LIVE: M6 drivers hit with NINE-MILE traffic queues near Greater Manchester - updates

Drivers are facing huge delays on the M6 near Greater Manchester following a 'spillage' on the road. Motorists are being warned to expect delays of 45 minutes on the southbound carriageway, just past Wigan.

One lane is currently closed between junctions 21, for Warrington and Irlam, and junction 20 for the M56. But queues are tailing back for nine miles, towards junction 24 at Ashton-in-Makerfield.

A spokesperson for National Highways wrote on Twitter: "NEW INCIDENT. M6 southbound between J21 Warrington and J20 M56 (@manairport).

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"One lane closed due to broken down vehicle and spillage of hydraulic fluid. 45 min delay and nine miles of congestion from J24."

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There are delays approaching the scene in both directions, according to Google data.

Drivers are facing long delays on the M6 this afternoon.

NEW INCIDENT#M6 southbound between J21 #Warrington and J20 #M56 (@manairport)1 lane closued due to broken down vehicle and spillage of hydraulic fluid.45 min delay and 9 miles of congestion from J24. pic.twitter.com/9SgNLebyIZ