M6 live: Huge 45-minute queues after traffic stopped following crash - updates

Drivers are being warned to expect long delays after traffic was stopped on the M6 following a crash this afternoon. All traffic came to a halt at around 2.15pm following a collision on the northbound carriageway near Greater Manchester.

The collision was between junctions 22 and 23. Emergency services have been in attendance.

There are miles of queues with at least 45 minute delays, according to travel services. North West Motorway Police confirmed two vehicles were involved in the collision.

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In a post, National Highways said: "Traffic is currently stopped on the #M6 in #GreaterManchester northbound between J22 near #Warrington and J23 near #Haydock due to a collision. Emergency services are in attendance.

"Delays of at least 45 minutes on approach, please allow extra journey time." It's understood one person has suffered serious injuries. North West Ambulance Service has been approached for further details.

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All lanes have now reopened on the M6 northbound.

Heavy traffic remains in the area.

North West Motorway Police says two vehicles were involved in the collision.

A serious injury has been reported, but it's understood not to be life-threatening.

North West Ambulance Service has been approached for comment.

Drivers are facing 'long delays' on the M6 northbound between the M62 and the East Lancs Road following the crash, according to Inrix.

Drivers are facing long delays on the northbound M6, heading from Warrington to Wigan.

Two lanes of the M6 northbound are currently closed following a crash near Greater Manchester.

Traffic had been stopped between junctions 22 at Newton-le-Willows and