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The crash occurred between Junctions 23 southbound (Haydock Island, A580) and 22 (Warrington North, A49) around 7am. 50 o’clock.
The traffic had to be stopped while the emergency services were on site and the vehicles were pulling off the lane.
It resulted in significant delays this morning, and Highways warns of hours of delays for those passing the scene.
A spokesman for Highways said, « The delays are now over 1 hour and there is slow traffic from J25 (over 6 miles). .
« Please use alternative routes (if possible). Our local officials are working hard to evacuate the affected vehicles and clear the traffic as soon as possible. «
The Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services are also on hand and have been asked to comment.
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M6, Haydock Island, accident, Winwick
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