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M6 closed after multiple pile-up | M6 closed after multiple pile-up |
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A stretch of the M6 is closed after an accident involving at least six vehicles on the southbound carriageway. | A stretch of the M6 is closed after an accident involving at least six vehicles on the southbound carriageway. |
There are no reports of fatalities but a number of people have been seriously injured in the crash between junction 16 and 17 at Sandbach in Cheshire. | There are no reports of fatalities but a number of people have been seriously injured in the crash between junction 16 and 17 at Sandbach in Cheshire. |
The Air Ambulance attended and casualties were given first aid at the scene, a motorist told the BBC. | |
Both carriageways were closed at first but the northbound carriageway has since re-opened. | Both carriageways were closed at first but the northbound carriageway has since re-opened. |
Traffic diversions | Traffic diversions |
Insp Tony McKevitt from Cheshire Police said: "We received reports of a serious accident involving multiple cars just after 1000 GMT. | Insp Tony McKevitt from Cheshire Police said: "We received reports of a serious accident involving multiple cars just after 1000 GMT. |
"At least six vehicles are involved and there are a number of casualties. | "At least six vehicles are involved and there are a number of casualties. |
"The Highways Agency has put diversions in place and we expect the southbound carriageway to be closed for a significant amount of time." | "The Highways Agency has put diversions in place and we expect the southbound carriageway to be closed for a significant amount of time." |