M56 westbound closed following road traffic incident

Police have put a closure in place on the westbound carriage of the M56 between junction 9 and junction 10 following a road traffic incident.

Officers were called at 12.25pm today (Tuesday, 21 November) to reports of a white Mercedes sprinter van which is believed to have collided with the central reservation.

Emergency services including the air ambulance are at the scene and the driver remains in a serious condition.

Traffic is very heavy and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Diversions are in place.