M6 traffic LIVE: Drivers face hour-long delays after crash

The M6 motorway has been hit with delays of an hour following a crash.

Traffic has been stopped on the motorway near Knutsford in Cheshire after the smash and there are currently delays of up to an hour.

A statement from National Highways on X said: "M6 southbound between J19 and J18 near Knutsford. Traffic was briefly held due to a collision.

"Three lanes (of 4) are now open. Delays of just under 60 minutes, 7 miles of congestion on the approach, almost back to M56 (J20)."

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