Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Diversions are in place after the major crash between junctions 14 (Chester Services) and 12 (Liverpool Airport/Runcorn). "You can get the latest news and the very best stories sent straight to your inbox with the ECHO newsletter.From a morning briefing, coronavirus special, lockdown quiz to the evening headlines we'll share the stories that matter to Merseyside.Signing up for our daily bulletins is simple, easy and totally free.Just click on this link to our newsletter sign-up centre.Sign up to one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on news, Liverpool FC, Everton FC, what's on and more by clicking here.You can also download the free Liverpool Echo app on Android or IoSJust to remind drivers to avoid the M56 in Cheshire this morning after an accident near Chester servicesTwo lanes closed and queueing traffic due to police incident on M56 Eastbound from J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby) to J12 A557 (Runcorn). Traffic Officers @CheshireRCU @NWmwaypolice @CheshireFire & @NWAmbulance are currently at the scene. We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO. Avoid the area. Both carriageways were initially closed after the incident, just before 6am on Monday, … A woman who died after falling from a bridge above the M56 motorway in Wythenshawe has been named as Janice Warburton. Emergency services i ncluding Cheshire Police, fire and rescue and North West Motorway police are at the scene. Lauren Wise Live News Reporter. The motorway between junctions 11 and 12 near Runcorn is closed after a crash at around 3.15pm. The crash, which has happened between J11 and J12 is understood to have involved 'several vehicles'. Lane 3 has now been opened past the scene. pic.twitter.com/C9zQEabJh0The incident is being called a 'serious' collision by Highways England.One driver said they saw four fire engines and multiple ambulances at the scene A serious crash has closed the M56 in both directions.RTC on M56 between junction 11 and 12 , Westbound currently closed, The M56 is currently closed in both directions after a serious multi-vehicle crash. Motorway is closed at junction 6 near Manchester Airport. Reason: Roadworks are planned. The M56 is currently closed in both directions after a serious multi-vehicle crash.The motorway between junctions 11 and 12 near Runcorn is closed after a crash at around 3.15pm. North West Air Ambulance has been called to the scene Read full article: Live updates as M56 closes after 'seriou...→ 2020-07-08 - / - liverpoolecho.co.uk; 11 days ago; Live updates as M56 closes after 'serious' crash. In the roadworks area.You can get the latest news and the very best stories sent straight to your inbox with the ECHO newsletter.From a morning briefing, coronavirus special, lockdown quiz to the evening headlines we'll share the stories that matter to Merseyside.Signing up for our daily bulletins is simple, easy and totally free.Just click on this link to our newsletter sign-up centre.Sign up to one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on news, Liverpool FC, Everton FC, what's on and more by clicking here.You can also download the free Liverpool Echo app on Android or IoS Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 12 Aug 2020 to 14 Aug 2020. Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed. Status: Pending. Congestion to J15 (M53) and there are also long delays through Hapsford, Frodsham and Sutton Weaver as traffic diverts. Updated 19:39, 17 SEP 2018; News. Live traffic news for m56, 24 hours a day, from AA Roadwatch. An air ambulance has also been called to the scene. The M56 finally reopened during the early hours of this morning after a serious multi-vehicle crash during rush hour closed it overnight. @OfficialTfGM @manairport”The North West Motorway Police said emergency services were called to the scene just after 3.30pm.A spokesperson said a person was on a bridge above the motorway.Police have now confirmed the details of this afternoon’s incident.Emergency crews were called out to assist a woman who had been standing on a bridge above the M56 Sharston Link Road at around 3.30pm.A woman was subsequently taken to hospital by air ambulance.The road was closed for around two hours while officers dealt with the incident.There is slow traffic on the M56 Sharston Link Road but all lanes have now been reopened.The police incident was on westbound between M60 and J3A A5103 Princess Parkway ( Baguley ). Update from police on M56 crash. @gmptraffic @NWmwaypolice & @NWAmbulance are currently at scene, Traffic Officers are on their way to the area to assist.

"Traffic Officers @CheshireRCU @NWmwaypolice & @NWAmbulance are on their way to the area. The M56 is closed this morning after a "serious" collision.

The motorway was closed for around two hours while emergency services responded.The M56 was partially closed this afternoon due to a police incident.The motorway was closed on the eastbound carriageway between junction 1 at Manchester Airport and junction 2 at Sharston.The M56 Sharston Link Road was blocked in both directions and traffic was at a standstill.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions Highways England tweeted: “The #M56 eastbound at #J3 (#Manchester #M60 #M62 #M61 #A5103) is in the process of being CLOSED due to an incident. Emergency services i ncluding Cheshire Police, fire and rescue and North West Motorway police are at the scene. There is still congestion in the area and we are grateful for your patience whilst this incident is ongoing.

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