ALL lanes are now open after a car tipped onto its side during a crash on the M6 that saw two lanes of the motorway closed at Winwick.

The collision happened at 2.20pm today, Friday, between junction 22, Winwick, and junction 23, Haydock.

Drivers were warned to expect delays in the area, following the brief closure on the northbound carriageway.

The Highways Agency said one car was involved, which has been recovered onto the hard shoulder.

The North West Ambulance Service, who arrived on the scene at 2.40pm, said one person has been taken to Warrington Hospital, although injuries are not thought to be serious.