Pedestrian dies following motorway crash in Cheshire

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a tanker on a motorway in Cheshire, police have said.

Officers were called to the M56 between junctions 12 and 14 at about 5.30am on Monday, a force spokesman said.

The M56 eastbound was closed following the crash for investigation work but later reopened.

Police advised motorists to avoid the area due to ongoing delays.

• Anyone who witnessed the collision, or anyone with any information, should contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML-707448.