There are major delays on Cheshire's roads this afternoon, following a two vehicle collision on the M53.

Traffic is currently backed up and one lane is closed due to the incident on the southbound carriageway between J11 of the M56 and J12 of the A55 at Chester.

Chaos on the M53 following a two vehicle accident

According to traffic and travel website Inrix, traffic travelling towards Chester from Ellesmere Port is affected, although there are queues stretching back to junction 10 of the M53, according to North West Motorway Police.

Emergency services have been called to the scene.