Three lanes are closed on the M56 eastbound near Manchester Airport following a crash (Image: Highways England)
THREE lanes are closed on the M56 eastbound following a crash near Manchester Airport.
The incident happened between junctions six for Hale and junction five for the airport.
Highways England say there is a 20 minute delay and two miles of congestion.
Emergency services and traffic officers are at the scene.
3 lanes (of 4) are closed on the #M56 eastbound in #GreaterManchester between J6 (#Hale) and J5 (@manairport) due to a collision.
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) November 1, 2023
Our Traffic Officers and emergency services are on scene.
There's a 20 minute delay on approach with 2 miles of congestion. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/tss1YKUenV
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