Delays on M56 after man seriously injured as lorry overturns in …

The M56 motorway is closed in both directions after a collision this afternoon (June 29). A man has suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision between a lorry and a car, both of which became alight after the collision.

An air ambulance was called to the scene with traffic being stopped in both directions. The collision happened between junctions nine and 10 of the M56 heading away from Manchester.

Long delays are being reported in both directions and on surrounding rounds. All emergency services were called to the scene.

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A spokesperson from Cheshire Police said: "At around 3pm today (Thursday 29 June), police were called to reports of a collision on M56 between junction 9 and junction 10. Officers in attendance found that the collision involved a HGV and car.

"The driver of the HGV, a man, is believed to have sustained a serious injury to his ankle and is being treated by paramedics. The driver of the car, a woman, is not believed to have sustained any serious injuries and has been taken to hospital for further checks. The road is currently closed in both direction and motorists are advised to avoid the area."

A National Highways North West post said: "The #M56 in #Cheshire is CLOSED westbound between J9 (#M6) and J10 (#Stretton) due to a collision involving a car and an overturned lorry. All emergency services are attending the scene.

"More information including diversion route details to follow. Long delays both ways."

INRIX said: "M56 in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident, a lorry and a car involved between J10 A49 Tarporley Road (Stretton) and J9 M6 J20 (Lymm Interchange). Congestion to J11 (Preston Brook) eastbound and back onto the M6 westbound. The lorry has reportedly caught fire and an air ambulance is attending, camera shows traffic is unable to pass in both directions."

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