AN accident on the M56 caused temporary traffic congestion this afternoon (Friday May 25).

Less than 24 hours after a woman died in a smash on the motorway’s eastbound carriageway near Hapsford services, two vehicles were involved in a collision on the opposite side of the M56.

Lane 3 of J12-14 was blocked and closed for approximately 25 minutes, leaving traffic at a standstill while emergency services attended the scene.

None of the passengers were injured in the collision and the carriageway has now been cleared.