Delays on the M6 between junctions 18 and 17 southbound due to serious accident

The accident, which involved two lorries and one car, happened at around 11.30am this morning (28, November).
Two lanes are currently closed on the M6Two lanes are currently closed on the M6
Two lanes are currently closed on the M6

Two lanes are currently closed between Middlewich and Sandbach and traffic is queuing for nine miles following the collision.

All lanes between junctions 18 and 17 were closed earlier while emergency services worked at the scene.

More to follow.