UPDATED: Traffic disruption continues in the Warrington area following a serious collision on the M6 near Lymm during the early hours of this morning involving several vehicles, leaving one driver with life-threatening injuries.
The closure for accident investigation and resurfacing works, following a large spillage of diesel and repairs to the central reservation, is having a knock-on effect on roads off the network.
The southbound section will now not open until tomorrow (Saturday) morning while resurfacing works take place.
During Friday, The A49 out of Warrington and the A556 NB from Northwich was very congested and motorists were advised to find alternatives routes.
The collision involved a lorry, a white panel van and a silver Mercedes car on the southbound stretch of the motorway shortly after 4:15am.
Emergency services including police and paramedics attended at the scene between junction 19 for Knutsford and 20 for Lymm.
The driver of the Mercedes, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital.
His injuries are believed to be serious and life-threatening Cheshire Police said.
North West Ambulance said three people had been taken to hospital.
A spokesperson said:”Three ambulances, an advanced paramedic and a response vehicle, went the to scene of a multi-vehicle collision.
“Three patients were taken to hospital, with one of those suffering major-trauma related injuries.”
D Block ready to hand over the reins
Please be aware that the closure on the M6 between J20 & J19 will remain in place until the early hours
It cannot be helped we must repair the carriageway and safety of motorists is paramount.
Thank you all today for your patience pic.twitter.com/Bfc4xJftLN
— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) August 13, 2021
DELAYS | M6 Southbound J20-J19 remains closed following a road traffic collision earlier this morning.
This is causing delays on A49 Southbound in Warrington.
For more information – https://t.co/gQ1z6A8PHN pic.twitter.com/hwQUI2ec7b
— Warrington Police (@PoliceWarr) August 13, 2021
Further to the last re the closure on the M6..
This is having a knock on effect on roads off the network..
The A49 out of Warrington and the A556 NB from Northwich are very congested
If you can change your route to avoid the area whilst we resurface we advise to do so pic.twitter.com/NRZMekuDE5
— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) August 13, 2021
Good morning everyone…
D Block here…
To update you…
We have Accident Investigation at the scene M6 SB 20-19
WE HAVE 2 KMS OF TRAPPED TRAFFIC THAT WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING
If you need to travel SB you will have to go EB on the M56 then SB on the A556
NB M6 is open pic.twitter.com/gTnkNJg6Oq— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) August 13, 2021
#M6 J20 to J19 Southbound RTC update.
1 Driver has now been taken to hospital. We are awaiting accident investigation to the scene.
Fuel / Oil is all over the carriageway. This will take some time to clear.
We anticipate that the closures will remain in place for the morning pic.twitter.com/mlLdwtKhGC— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) August 13, 2021
Delays of 40 minutes #M6 south approaching the closure J20 – J19 #Lymm #Knutsford. 4 miles of congestion is spanning back to J21A. Traffic Officers have commenced releasing traffic caught within the closure please await instruction. For more details visit: https://t.co/OJOytepPP6 pic.twitter.com/lBFp9IoeAu
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) August 13, 2021
