The collision happened between J17 and J16 southbound
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Drivers heading south are being warned of delays, after the M6 had to be shut in Cheshire.
A lorry has crashed into an overhead gantry, forcing th…
Traffic was stopped at around 6am after the collision.
Diversions are in place as National Highways North West[1] says the closure on the southbound carriageway will be in place for sometime.
The crash has taken place between Junction 17 and 16 between…
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Traffic has been brought to a stop on the M6 this morning following a crash. The incident has taken place on the southbound carriageway between Junctions 17 and 16.
Traffic monitoring system Inrix reported the incident just after 6am. It states: “All t…
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