Huge queues on M6 following two lane closure over HGV incident

The incident occurred between the Warrington exit of the M6 (Junction 21), and Junction 21A, the M62 interchange. National Highways state there is four miles of congestion, causing delays of 30 minutes above usual journey times. Two lanes have been closed.

A spokesperson for Cheshire Police has said: "Shortly after 3pm today, Tuesday 25 April, police were made aware that a HGV had shed its load on the M6 between J21 and J21a.

Lanes one and two are currently closed while highways officers deal with the incident."

We will be updating this article with more information as it comes.