🚧 M6 Motorway Closure 🚧
This morning, the M6 was closed in both directions following a tragic incident near Haydock, Merseyside. Emergency crews rushed to the scene after concerns were raised about a woman’s welfare. Sadly, the woman was pronounced dead on the spot. The good news is there are no suspicious circumstances suspected.
Expect hefty delays if you’re traveling through this area today. Northbound drivers are facing hour-long wait times with 5 miles of congestion, and southbound traffic isn’t much better, dealing with 30-minute delays and 4 miles of queues.
Police have shut down the motorway from Junction 23 (A580 East Lancashire Road) to Junction 26 (Orrell Interchange) for thorough investigations. It’s looking like the road will be closed for the majority of the day, so it’s best to plan an alternate route if you can.
Emergency services and National Highways have set up diversion routes to help ease the snarl-ups. Southbound travelers should keep an eye out for the hollow square symbols guiding you through safer passage. Remember: patience is key as crews work diligently to resolve the situation.
Stay safe and keep updated with traffic news to navigate around this unfortunate situation. 🚗💨