M53 closed after lorry crash causes oil spill on carriageway

The M53 is closed northbound between Junction 9 Ellesmere Port and Junction 8 due to a collision involving a lorry and a tipper truck.

As a result of the crash, one of the HGV’s has overturned and is leaking oil onto the carriageway.

The incident happened at around 10.27am.

#M53^[1] in #Cheshire^[2] is closed northbound between J9 & J8 due to a collision involving 2 heavy goods vehicles (HGV's), as a result one of the HGV's have overturned and is leaking oil onto the carriageway.@NWmwaypolice^[3] at scene.

More info to follow, thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/o6Qve5Anvw^[4]

— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) February 14, 2024^[5]

North West Motorway Police and National Highways are at the scene.

National Highways confirmed the closure was an “ongoing incident” and that drivers should expect delays while a diversion route is being established.

We are in the process of closing the #M53 NB between J9 & J8 due to an RTC.For the diversion route please follow the HOLLOW SQUARE. pic.twitter.com/GxFrSiZlaA^[6][7]

— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) February 14, 2024^[8]

North West Motorway Police have advised drivers to follow the hollow square for the diversion route. 

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