The M6 has been closed tonight, Monday December 1, following a major crash with a large emergency services response at the scene.

National Highways said the northbound carriageway has been shut between junctions 21 and 21A near Warrington after a multi-vehicle crash . Highways officers are also in attendance.

Diversion routes are being put in place, and motorists are being warned to expect significant delays as congestion continues to build in the area. Further details about the collision have not yet been released.

We will be providing the latest travel updates to this live blog.

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Police called at around 5.30pm

Person rescued from car as fire service issues statement

20:28 Emily Carubia

M6 reopens with two-miles of congestion

The motorway has re-opened this evening

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