Motorists warned to avoid M56 following accident

Accident

Police are advising motorists to avoid the M56 motorway in Manchester this evening following an accident on one of the main routes out of the city.

Police say the M56 eastbound in Greater Manchester currently has severe delays between J7 and J3a.

The delays are are due to a collision and overturned vehicle on the A5103 Princess Parkway towards Manchester where 1 lane is closed.

A police spokesman said: “If you’re planning on using the M56 eastbound to get to the M60 and Manchester please consider alternative routes.”

 

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