A stretch of the M6 is closed near Haydock following a 'serious collision' tonight (April 28).
Emergency services are at the scene of the crash between Junctions 22 and 23. Highways bosses say the northbound motorway is expected to 'remain closed for several hours'.
In a statement National Highways said: "The M6 in Merseyside is closed northbound between J22 (Winwick) and J23 (Haydock Island) due to a serious road traffic collision. Emergency services are in attendance and are being assisted by National Highways Traffic Officers.
"The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours for collision investigation, recovery and clear-up work."
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Key Events
Crash involved three vehicles
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End of live reporting
The M6 motorway remains closed as of 1am. We currently have no information on when it is expected to reopen.
That concludes our live reporting for tonight. We will bring you any further updates on our website in the morning.
Tom Burnett
Closure remains in place as of midnight
The M6 remains shut as of midnight. It is currently unclear when the road will reopen.
Tom Burnett
Latest from Inrix on M6 closure
Inrix, the traffic data company, reports the closure remains in place.
It states:
M6 Northbound closed due to accident from J22 A49 Winwick Link Road (Newton Le Willows) to J23 A580 East Lancashire Road (Haydock). Diversion - Solid Square route via the A579 towards Lowton, turn left at the Red Lion and left again towards Saint Helens to rejoin the M6 at J24. "
Tom Burnett
Diversion route remains in place
A diversion route remains in place this evening. Full details here.
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More pictures from the scene
Here's a couple more pictures from traffic cameras near the crash. As you can see traffic is backing up in the area.
The Traffic England website says delays are expected until at least 1.30am.
KEY EVENT
Crash involved three vehicles
Merseyside Police say three vehicles were involved in the crash. In a statement the force said:
We can confirm that emergency services are on the M6 following a serious collision this evening, Monday 28 April.
At around 9.10pm, officers were called to between Junctions 22 and 23 Northbound at Haydock to reports of a collision involving three vehicles. NWAS and MFRS are also on the scene and injuries are being assessed.
A closure is currently in place on the slip road onto the M6 from Junction 22 and between Junctions 22 and 23 in both directions.
Please avoid the area and thank you for your patience while we deal with the incident.
KEY EVENT
Diversion details
Drivers are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol on road signs.
- Exit the M6 at J22
- At the A579A572 junction turn right onto the A572 northbound
- At the A572/B5207 junction turn left onto the B5207 northbound
- At the B5207/A580 junction turn right onto the A580 westbound
- At the A580/M6 junction turn left onto the gyratory and take the 4th exit to re-join the M6
