A CRASH has closed two lanes of the M6 in Cheshire.

The incident happened on the southbound carriageway between junction 17 for Sandbach and 16 for Stoke.

Traffic is queuing for around eight miles due to recovery work and an earlier accident.

Delays of around 50 minutes can be expected.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

Highways England has confirmed that the vehicle has now been cleared and all lanes are now open. Delays are easing.