M6 traffic live: Motorway shut for several hours after crash and vehicle fire
The M6 has been closed for several hours following a 'serious crash' and vehicle fire.
TL;DR
- M6 closed between J23 (Newton-le-Willows) and J24 (Ashton-in-Makerfield) due to a serious crash and vehicle fire.
- Motorway closed late Sunday night and remains shut, with ongoing police investigations.
- Emergency services, including North West Motorway Police Group and Mersey Fire, attended the incident.
- Diversion routes are established for both southbound and northbound traffic.
- Significant delays are reported, with no estimated time for the road to reopen.
- Investigations, vehicle recovery, and road surface assessment are pending.