There are significant delays on the M6 as a result of a multi-vehicle crash.
The incident began at around 7.30am this morning (26 November) and has seen a number of cars caught up the crash.
The carriageway is partially blocked between junction 27 and 26 southbound as a result of the incident.
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There are delays of 40 minutes on top of additional journey time through this section of motorway.
A spokesperson for National Highways: North West said: “The M6 is partially blocked southbound between J27 for Wigan and J26 for the M58 due to a multi-vehicle collision.
“North West Motorway Police are in attendance.”
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