THERE is heavy traffic on the M56 at Preston Brook this afternoon following a car crash.
One lane was closed westbound between junctions 11 and 12 as a result of the incident.
Two fire engines are at the scene and drivers are urged to avoid the area.
The #M56 westbound #J11 (#PrestonBrook #Daresbury #A56) to #J12 (#LiverpoolAirport #Frodsham #Runcorn #Widness) 1 lane has been closed due to a collision. Traffic Officers & Recovery are on their way to the area.
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) July 30, 2020
The closure was lifted at around 1.30pm.
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