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Drivers face one-hour delays after crash closes M6

News imageHighways England Lorries and cars in standstill traffic on the M6 northbound with a handful of cars and vans driving on three lanes on the southbound open carriagewayHighways England
A crash between a van and a lorry caused the M6 to be closed

Drivers are facing delays of up to an hour after a crash between a van and a lorry closed a section of the M6 in both directions.

The motorway has been shut been junction 23 in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, and junction 24 in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, National Highways said.

Merseyside Police said the crash at 22:00 BST on Sunday resulted in a vehicle fire with Merseyside Fire and Rescue also at the scene alongside its officers.

The southbound carriageway was opened at 07:30 but the northbound carriageway remains closed. Diversions have been put in place.

National Highways said: "Specialist clear up works to remove burnt out debris is ongoing."

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