THERE was a closure in place on the M6 due to a crash.

The M6 northbound, from junction 26 (Orrell Interchange) to junction 27, had two lanes closed due to a collision.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around midday.

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There was congestion building on the approach.

The lanes have since been reopened, Highways England said.