Stretch of M6 reopens after serious crash at Thelwall Viaduct near Warrington

The crash on the M6 was causing traffic jams of up to four miles long. Credit: Motorway Cameras

A stretch of the M6 has reopened in Cheshire after a serious crash.

North West Motorway Police say all emergency services were called to the scene after the collision at the Thelwall Viaduct between junctions 20 (Lymm) and junction 21 (Woolston Interchange).

A car is said to have overturned on the motorway and a central reservation barrier has been damaged.

National Highways are warning drivers of 60 minute delays. Credit: Motorway Cam

The fire and rescue service say two people have been rescued and are now in the care of the ambulance service.

National Highways say there is a lane four closure in both directions for barrier repairs.

Drivers are warned there is currently four miles of congestion on southbound carriageway back to J21A (#M62). Northbound delays are clearing well.

National Highways provides live traffic information via its website and social media pages.

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