Five miles of traffic and 45 minute delays after lorry overturns on M6 near Congleton
Motorists are facing 'severe' delays after a lorry overturned on the motorway.
Emergency services and traffic officers are currently at the scene of a crash on the M6 between J16 for Crewe and J17 for Congleton.
It is understood a lorry has overturned.
As such, two lanes of the northbound carriageway have been closed, National Highways has confirmed.
This has resulted in five miles of congestion on approach, with delays of at least 45 minutes.
Recovery is en route.
*UPDATE 10:04*
Cheshire Police have released a statement following the incident on the M6 on Wednesday morning, August 20.
A spokesperson said: "At around 8.16am today, police were called to reports of a collision on the M6 northbound between junction 16 and junction 17 near Sandbach.
"Officers in attendance found that a HGV had overturned.
"The driver is believed to have sustained minor injuries and is being treated by paramedics at the scene.
"Lanes one and two are closed while recovery work is underway.
"Motorists are advised to avoid the area."
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