Breaking News: Major Delays on the M6 Due to a Serious Crash and Vehicle Fire!
Traffic on the M6 northbound is currently experiencing significant disruption following a collision near Knutsford. This incident has led to the complete standstill of vehicles, causing substantial delays for motorists.
Here's a breakdown of the unfolding situation:
- 13:12: Traffic is building on the M6 due to the crash.
- 12:54: Traffic cameras reveal extensive queues forming on the motorway.
- 12:41: Cheshire Fire & Rescue Services have concluded their on-site operations, with Police and Highways officials now managing the scene.
- 12:38: The North West Ambulance Service has been contacted for further information, with updates expected shortly. The Fire Service has reopened lane four to ease the flow of traffic. The North West Ambulance Service is attending to one casualty, while firefighters are monitoring the vehicle fire with thermal imaging.
- 12:32: Three out of the four northbound lanes between J18 Middlewich and J19 Tabley Interchange are closed due to the incident.
- 12:30: Motorists are currently facing delays of up to 30 minutes.
- 12:23: Motorway cameras show extensive queues stretching back towards the closure near Knutsford.
- 12:22: Fire crews are actively responding to a vehicle fire, working to contain the blaze and secure the area.
- 12:20: According to an eyewitness, the crash involved an HGV and multiple other vehicles. The lorry collided with a car, triggering a chain reaction that affected several motorists. One of the cars caught fire and reportedly flipped over during the impact. The eyewitness believed that the occupants of the burning vehicle managed to escape without injury.
- 12:19: The Cheshire Fire Service issued a statement: "INCIDENT | Firefighters are currently at the scene of a vehicle fire on the M6 Northbound near to Junction 19. There will be delays in the area so please avoid if possible."
- 12:18: Traffic alert service Inrix reports that traffic has been stopped on the northbound side of the motorway near Knutsford.
What We Know:
The incident, which occurred on the M6 northbound near Knutsford, has caused significant disruption. The crash involved an HGV and multiple other vehicles, with one car catching fire. Emergency services, including fire crews and the North West Ambulance Service, are on the scene. Motorists are experiencing delays of up to 30 minutes.
The situation is developing, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Stay tuned for further information.
