M6 traffic RECAP as crash in Cheshire causes 60 minute delays

NewsGreater Manchester NewsM6LIVEUpdated 3 mins agoTraffic was building on the major motorwayTraffic on the M6 near Junction 18(Image: Motorway Cameras)Updated 20:13, 30 Aug 2026Traffic was building on the M6 northbound in Cheshire after a crash which has left two lanes closed.There was approximately a 60 minute delay with up to five miles of congestion following the crash at Junction 18, the A54 Middlewich Road.Two out of four lanes were closed as emergency services are dealing with the collision.Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterPictures from the motorway showed large queues building.This is a live incident, follow our blog below for updates:Today20:01 BSTEnd of live coverageThis ends our live coverage of this incident.Head to our website