M56 shut RECAP as motorway closes for hours due to serious police incident

NewsUK NewsTraffic and travelLIVEUpdated 4 mins agoThe M56 motorway was closedThe M56 motorwayAshlie Blakey Live and breaking news reporter and Benjamin BlosseUpdated 10:13, 31 Aug 2026The M56 was shut since the early hours today after a serious crash. The motorway was shut just after 1.30am on Monday morning due to a

The incident happened in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday

M56 traffic: Police-led incident shuts major motorway after 'serious collision'  GB News

Diversions were in place, however police warned 'delays are expected'

The M56 motorway between Chester and Runcorn has been closed since the early hours of Monday morning due to a police incident, with diversions in place as the road remains shut hours later

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