Road closure on A56 Northbound between Rising Bridge and junction eight near Hapton of the M65 due to collision

The collision happened on the A56 Northbound between Rising Bridge and junction eight, near Hapton, of the M65. The road has been closed in its entirety between these locations and motorists are asked plan an alternative routes.

The A56 was closed overnight between junction eight of the motorway and the A680 at Rising Bridge, due to flooding causing by a road pipe. An accident on the bypass yesterday morning, caused by ice, also brought traffic to a standstill.