ONE lane is closed and there are long delays following an accident on the M6 northbound in Cheshire.

Traffic is queuing for five miles northbound from junction 18 for Middlewich and junction 19 for Knutsford.

Motorway cameras show long delays.

A spokesman for Highways England said: "One lane closed and queueing traffic for five miles due to accident.

"Travel time is around 25 minutes."

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.