Major M62 delays after lorry crash
Drivers have been warned of major delays on the M62 after a lorry crash which caused fuel to leak onto the road.
The vehicle hit the railings on a bridge on the A49 Newton Road, in Warrington, which caused the fuel to spill over the motorway.
The M62 has been closed in both direction within junction nine as a result and could be shut for several hours, Cheshire Police said.
A National Highways spokesman said traffic is being diverted onto exit and entry slip roads, with delays of up to 45 minutes expected.
A police spokeswoman said there were no reports of injuries after the lorry crashed earlier.
National Highways said its service providers are on scene to assess the road surface and damaged to the barrier.
A spokesman said there are delays of 45 mins on the eastbound section on the M62 and congestion is around three miles, while westbound there are delays of 20 mins and congestion is two miles.
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