Long delays and six-mile queues on M56 after crash

Long delays are building on a stretch of the M56 this morning after a crash.

One lane has been shut off on the eastbound carriageway between junction four and junction three near Wythenshawe. Emergency services are on the scene.

Traffic is currently queuing for around six miles up to the closure, according to the National Highways. There are currently delays of around 50 minutes.

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A tweet posted by National Highways said: "Lane 1 is closed on the #M56 eastbound between J4 and J3 near #Wythenshawe due to a collision. Traffic Officers and emergency services on scene.

"There are 6 miles congestion on approach causing 50 min delays above normal travel time."

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Traffic is now starting to ease up to the previous closure.

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The lane closure remains in place between J4 and J3A on the eastbound side.

One lane remains closed on the eastbound carriageway of the M56.

It is shut between junction 4 for Wythenshawe and junction 3A for the Princess Parkway.