LIVE M6 traffic after all cars stopped as holiday getaway begins

Traffic on the M6 is at a standstill following a crash on the motorway. CCTV cameras show long queues of vehicles heading northbound on the road.

According to reports, the crash took place between junction 18 in Middlewich and Holmes Chapel to junction 19 in Knutsford.

The incident has caused severe delays of up to 48 minutes.

This is an ongoing incident. We will bring you further updates as they become available on our dedicated feed below.

There are reports of long delays on the M6 this afternoon. According to the AA road map, traffic is easing and there are delays of between three to seven minutes along the motorway.