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Motorway closed after bike crash Motorway closed after bike crash
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The M6 motorway has been closed in both directions in Cheshire after the death of a motorcyclist in a crash.The M6 motorway has been closed in both directions in Cheshire after the death of a motorcyclist in a crash.
The crash happened at just after 1800 GMT between junctions 18 and 19 near Knutsford. Police said the motorway was expected to be closed for a few hours. The crash happened just after 1800 GMT between junctions 18 and 19, near Knutsford. Police said the motorway was expected to be closed for a few hours.
Officers investigating the incident said the dead motorcyclist was thought to be a man from Staffordshire.Officers investigating the incident said the dead motorcyclist was thought to be a man from Staffordshire.
They said the motorbike hit the central reservation while travelling northwards and collided with oncoming traffic.They said the motorbike hit the central reservation while travelling northwards and collided with oncoming traffic.