Lorry overturns in Storm Eunice winds causing M56 closure and long delays
ALL traffic has been stopped on the M56 westbound due to an overturned lorry this afternoon, Friday.
The accident happened as a result of strong winds brought by Storm Eunice between junction nine for the M6 at Lymm Interchange and junction 10 for the A49 Tarporley Road at Stretton.
Some vehicles are trapped within the closure, while traffic is also slow heading eastbound due to onlookers.
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Emergency services, including North West Motorway Police and traffic officers from National Highways, are in attendance at the scene, and recovery has been arranged.
A diversion is in place directing traffic past the accident through Appleton Thorn.
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