There are currently long delays on the M56 near Manchester Airport following a collision involving a lorry and a car.

Two lanes were closed Eastbound between junction seven, for Bowdon, and junction six, Warburton Green.

There are delays of up to an hour, and images taken from traffic cameras show long tailbacks.

It's unknown at this stage if anybody has been injured.

A broken down car on a slip road near junction seven was also adding to the problems, but this was recovered at 6.50am.

Drivers heading towards Manchester Airport are being warned of possible delays and to allow extra time for their journeys.

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Another collision on M56

There are reports of another crash on the M56 eastbound between J7 and J6.

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Traffic bumper-to-bumper

Looks like there are still some delays...

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All lanes now open

Highways England says all lanes are now open. Hopefully the traffic will start to ease soon.

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It's not looking pretty...

This image from Highways England shows a long stretch of traffic at a standstill.

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Hour long delays

There are now delays of up to an hour on the M56, with tailbacks stretching up to junction nine for Lymm Interchange.

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