Major motorway closed after 'serious' crash with drivers warned of long delays
A MAJOR UK motorway has ground to a halt following a serious collision and vehicle fire with drivers warned of rush hour delays.
TL;DR
- The M6 motorway northbound in Manchester has been closed due to a serious collision and vehicle fire.
- The closure is between Junction 23 (Haydock) and Junction 24 (Ashton-in-Makerfield).
- Emergency services, including police and fire, attended the scene.
- A police collision investigation is underway and is expected to last several hours.
- Recovery of the vehicles and assessment of the road surface will follow the investigation.
- Drivers are warned of lengthy rush hour delays with no estimated reopening time.