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Long delays are expected on the M6 (Image: MEN)
Long queues are building on the M6 after a car overturned on the motorway following a two-vehicle collision.
Traffic was held between the M6 Northbound from J18 A54 Middlewich Road (Middlewich/Holmes Chapel) to J19 A556 (Knutsford) following the incident.
A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: “At 12.35pm today (17 March) police were called to a two vehicle collision on the M6 between junction 18 and 19 northbound.
“One of the cars was on its roof. The female driver of the car has gone to hospital to be checked over as a precaution.”
The force added that there were “no other reported injuries”.
One lane of four remains closed on the M6 north between J18 Middlewich and J19 Knutsford as recovery and clear up work continues, National Highways said in an update on X.
There are currently 45 minute minute delays, the post added.
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Delays now down to 45 minutes, National Highways
In an update shortly before 2.45pm, National Highways said: “1 lane (of 4) remains closed on the #M6 north between J18 #Middlewich and J19 #Knutsford for ongoing recovery and clear up work.
“There are currently 45 minute delays at present,” it continued, adding: “Thanks for your patience”.
1 lane (of 4) remains closed on the north between J18 and J19 for ongoing recovery and clear up work.There are currently 45 minute delays at present. Thanks for your patience.
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Police statement
Cheshire Police said in a statement: “At 12.35pm today (17 March) police were called to a two vehicle collision on the M6 between junction 18 and 19 northbound.
“One of the cars was on its roof. The female driver of the car has gone to hospital to be checked over as a precaution.”
The force added that there were “no other reported injuries”.
Drivers face one-hour delays
In an update on X, National Highways: North-West wrote: “2 lanes (of 4) are closed on the #M6 north between J18 #Middlewich and J19 #Knutsford.
“Recovery is on scene and the vehicle has been righted. There are still 60 minute delays at present.”
2 lanes (of 4) are closed on the north between J18 and J19 .Recovery is on scene and the vehicle has been righted.There are still 60 minute delays at present.
u2014 National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST)