Major crash closes M6 in both directions with diversions now in place

Commuters are facing major delays after a crash has closed the M6 in both directions.

National Highways has confirmed that the crash which took place at 10.30pm on Sunday 18 resulted in a vehicle fire with Merseyside Fire and Rescue and North West Motorway at the scene where an investigation is currently taking place.

They have also stated that the motorway has closed between junction 23 in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, and junction 24 in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester.

The southbound carriageway was reportedly opened just before 8am today (Monday 19) but northbound is still closed.

Diversions have now been put in place to mitigate traffic congestion, there is currently no estimated time of when the road will re-open.