A CRASH on the M6 southbound between Middlewich and Sandbach has forced the closure of two lanes.

The incident, involving two lorries and a saloon car, occured near junction 17 for Crewe at around 11.30am. it initially closed all lanes, but lane three has since reopened.

Four fire crews are in attendance, from Middlewich, Holmes Chapel, Winsford and Sandbach.

Delays of around one hour are currently expected, with normal conditions set to return at around 3pm. Queues stretch back to Knutsford.