M6 closure today - diversion route for drivers stuck in traffic

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

The M6 is closed following a crash between a car and a lorry earlier this afternoon. The collision involved a car and a HGV which resulted in the HGV going through the nearside barrier and onto the grass verge.

Traffic was held for two hours and 'normal' traffic conditions are not expected until about 8.30pm. Drivers are now being advised to follow a diversion route to avoid getting caught up in traffic. Read more: National Highways advise road users to follow the 'hollow triangle diversion symbol' on road signs: There are currently 7.5 miles of congestion causing delays of 90 minutes above normal travel.

Shortly after 1pm this afternoon (Wednesday December 1), the incident occurred and a large HGV vehicle ended up driving through the