There are traffic queues on the M56 this afternoon following an accident which has caused one lane to be closed.

The collision happened on the eastbound carriageway between J14 at Hapsford and J15 of the M53.

Congestion is also building on the A5117 to J10 of the M53 at Little Stanney.

Traffic from Chester heading towards Runcorn is mainly affected and drivers are advised to avoid this route.