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Collision and oil spill cause six mile tailback on M6 and traffic congestion in Warrington

By Gary Skentelbery on 29th June 2022 4:34 pm News

A collision and oil spill on the M6 caused a six-mile tailback and traffic congestion across Warrington this afternoon.

The incident occurred between junctions 21 A57 Manchester Road, Woolston, and 21A M62, Junction 10, Croft interchange on the northbound carriageway of the motorway..

Traffic backed up to junction 20 at the Lymm Interchange, creating a six-mile tailback

While two of four lanes were closed, all lanes have since re-opened.

#M6 northbound between J21 and J21A near #Warrington #Lymm. 2 lanes (of 4) are closed due to a collision and spill. Almost 6 miles of congestion on the approach – 35 minute delays above normal. All vehicles are in the process of being moved/recovered. pic.twitter.com/BPXQXNHcx9

— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) June 29, 2022

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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.