Motorists are facing delays on their way home tonight, following a 'severe' multi-vehicle accident on the M53 near Ellesmere Port.

Part of the motorway is closed M53 with traffic queuing northbound at junction 8 near Ellesmere Port docks because of the pile-up, BBC Travel have confirmed.

A diversion up the slip road and over the roundabout is currently in operation with drivers being advised to rejoin at the junction 8 entry slip road. There is said to be congestion up to junction 11 of the M56.

Emergency services are currently on the scene.