M6 tanker overturns at Junction 16 near Crewe

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 17:26 · Archive

A tanker overturned on the M6 northbound slip road at Junction 16 near Crewe on Monday, 2 November, at about 3.40pm. Two people were rescued from the cab and are now in the care of paramedics.

One fire engine from Crewe and one weekday fire engine attended the scene. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters were working with partner agencies to make the scene safe and support the recovery of the tanker and its contents.

Emergency services, including firefighters, paramedics and police, responded to the incident. Motorists were advised to expect significant delays in the area, particularly during the evening rush hour, and to allow extra time for their journeys.

How it is being reported

• Motorway slip road shut at rush hour after incident involving overturned tankerThe incident was on the northbound side at Junction 16, for Crewe and Stoke, on the afternoon of Monday, November 2.Northwich Guardian · 2 Nov, 16:49
• M6 Junction 16 closed after tanker overturns, leaving two casualties in paramedic careM6 Junction 16 northbound near Crewe is closed after an overturned tanker crash on November 2. Two people were rescued as emergency crews warn of delays.Chester Standard · 2 Nov, 16:22

In this story: M6 · Junction 16 · Crewe · Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service · North West Ambulance Service · Cheshire Police

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