UPDATED: A multiple vehicle collision involving two HGVs caused lengthy delays on the M6 southbound at Warrington.
The delays were on the M6 southbound between J21, Warrington and J20 (M56) when three of four lanes were closed following a collision involving two lorries and a car.
There was queuing traffic from junction 21 at Woolston to junction 20 A50 Cliff Lane at Lymm.
Emergency services attended at the scene and the two lorry drivers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
#M6 – Scene of the RTC at J21 to J20 earlier – that @HighwaysNWEST & @CPTaskforce worked jointly to get clear for you.
Apologies if you were caught up in the delay.
2 drivers taken to Hospital with Minor Injuries. pic.twitter.com/K8p6sTAl1X
— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) August 10, 2018
#M6 southbound between J21 and J20 #Warrington #M56. 3 of (4) lanes are currently closed due to a multiple vehicle collision.All emergency services are en-route.Please allow extra time for your journey this afternoon as delays are starting to build. @manairport pic.twitter.com/ZOxY0DFAwL
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) August 10, 2018
16:12 10/08/18#M6 Update J21 to J20 ( Woolston) SOUTHBOUND
3 Lanes are still closed past the scene of the RTC.
Sweepers are now on scene to clean the main c/way.
Police and Highways remain on scene. Recovery is being arrange for the HGV.
Long delays in the area. pic.twitter.com/DxhQu9hEuy
— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) August 10, 2018
