M56 closed after ‘serious crash’ as drivers urged to avoid the area & warnings of major delays

A MAJOR motorway has been forced to close following a serious crash in the early hours - sparking Bank Holiday travel chaos. Cops remain at the scene on the M56 near Runcorn, Cheshire, following the collision this morning. Emergency crews were scrambled to the eastbound carriageway at around 1.30am. The busy route has remained closed...