THE M6 is open this afternoon, Friday, after it was closed southbound for more than eight hours due to an accident.

Accident investigation work took place close to junction 19 at Knutsford after the incident involving a number of vehicles at 2.45am.

Two HGVs, two vans and a car were involved- the car overturned in the incident.

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Earlier this morning during rush hour, crews were still working to clear the scene due to fuel and glass covering the road surface. 

All lanes are now open but delays may remain for some time due to the extent of the closure.