A collision near a well-known service station led to the closure of a busy motorway by authorities. The M6 motorway in Knutsford, specifically between J18 (Middlewich) and J19 (Northwich), was inaccessible on Tuesday, December 30, due to the incident in the early hours, as confirmed by National Highways North-West.
Cheshire Police managed the situation, with all lanes being blocked following the crash near the service slip road. National Highways indicated ongoing updates regarding the situation. Subsequently, the slip road has been reopened, allowing normal traffic flow on the motorway.
National Highways North-West shared on the social media platform X that Cheshire Police had concluded their presence at the site. Traffic officers are overseeing traffic management procedures, and a recovery team is on its way. The affected stretch of the M6 motorway, between J18 (Middlewich) and J19 (Northwich), remains closed, with all lanes shut near the service slip road.