Cheshire: M62 closed near Warrington after 'serious crash'

National Highways said it was alerted to the collision involving one car and two HGVs on the westbound carriageway between Junctions 9 (Warrington) and 8 (Burtonwood) at 5.30am.

Emergency services are in attendance and the carriageway is likely to remain closed through the peak morning period.

Heavy congestion is likely and drivers are advised to find an alternative route.

One lane of the M62 is also closed on both carriageways between Junctions 7 and 8 following an earlier collision during which the barrier sustained damage.

Westbound diversion route:

Exit the M62 westbound at J9 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and follow the A49 southbound until the A574 roundabout At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and follow the A574 roundabout until the Westbrook Way roundabout. Take the 2nd exit and follow Westbrook Way until the Burtonwood Road roundabout. Take the 4th exit and follow Burtonwood Road to then re-join the M62 westbound at J8.