M6 northbound closed after van and lorry crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 19 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

The M6 northbound remains closed between junctions 23 and 24 in Merseyside following a serious crash involving a van and lorry that caused a vehicle fire.

The M6 northbound remains closed between junctions 23 at Haydock and 24 at Ashton-in-Makerfield following a serious crash involving a van and lorry that occurred shortly before 10pm on Sunday, October 18. One of the vehicles caught fire, causing significant damage to the road surface alongside a large fuel spillage. Emergency services including North West Motorway Police Group and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.

Police collision investigators worked throughout the night and into Monday morning. The motorway was initially closed in both directions, but the southbound carriageway reopened at around 7.30am on Monday, October 19. National Highways said lanes one, two and three on the northbound side require full resurfacing, whilst lane four must also remain closed until the works are completed for safety reasons.

There is currently no estimated time for the northbound carriageway to reopen. Drivers heading northbound are advised to leave at junction 23 and follow a signed diversion via the A580 westbound and A58 eastbound before rejoining at junction 24. Motorists are warned to allow extra time and consider rerouting or delaying travel if possible.

How it is being reported

• M6 closure likely to continue into evening after serious crash which led to fireNational Highways says M6 northbound remains closed between junctions 23 and 24 after a van and lorry crash on October 18, with resurfacing and diversions in place.Northwich Guardian · 19 Oct, 15:41
• M6 closure likely to continue into evening after serious crash which led to fireNational Highways says M6 northbound remains closed between junctions 23 and 24 after a van and lorry crash on October 18, with resurfacing and diversions in place.Warrington Guardian · 19 Oct, 14:54
• Major disruption on M6 after crash overnight leads to long delaysThe M6 northbound remains closed between J23 at Newton-le-Willows and J24 at Ashton-in-Makerfield after a serious collision shortly before 10pm on Sunday night. Emergency services have been at the scene overnight, with police carrying out collision investigation work. One of the vehicles involved caught fire, causing damage to the road surface.Warrington Guardian · 19 Oct, 07:52
• M6 closed northbound in Merseyside following serious crash between van and lorryTHE M6 is closed northbound in Merseyside causing long delays, following a serious crash involving a van and a lorry late last night.Warrington Guardian · 19 Oct, 07:25

In this story: M6 · Merseyside · North West Motorway Police Group · Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service · National Highways

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