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M6 motorway in Cheshire reopens after multi-vehicle crash | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
A crash involving several vehicles forced the closure of the M6 motorway in Cheshire. | |
The collision led to a diesel fuel spillage across the motorway, which was shut northbound between junctions 17 and 18, Highways England said. | |
North West Motorway Police officers were at the scene after the crash, at about 22:30 GMT. | |
Drivers who were stuck in the closure were released when the road reopened at about 06:00 GMT. | |
Highways England said there were delays of approximately 10 minutes after the road opened, however traffic flow was expected to return to normal before rush hour. | |
It is not clear how many vehicles were involved in the crash, but police said there were no fatalities or reports of injuries. | |
North West Motorway Police, part of Cheshire Constabulary, thanked drivers for their "patience and support". |