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M6 motorway in Cheshire reopens after multi-vehicle crash | M6 motorway in Cheshire reopens after multi-vehicle crash |
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One woman was injured in a multi-vehicle crash which 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. | 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. | 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. | Drivers who were stuck in the closure were released when the road reopened at about 06:00 GMT. |
Police said two HGVs, a box van and a recovery vehicle were involved in the crash. | |
A woman is being treated in hospital after she had to be cut free from her vehicle, however police said her injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. | |
North West Motorway Police, part of Cheshire Constabulary, thanked drivers for their "patience and support". | North West Motorway Police, part of Cheshire Constabulary, thanked drivers for their "patience and support". |