PART of the M53 motorway is closed due to a lorry crash causing an oil spill.
The M53 is closed northbound between Junction 9 Ellesmere Port and Junction 8 due to a collision involving a lorry and a tipper truck.
As a result of the crash, one of the HGV’s has overturned and is leaking oil onto the carriageway.
The incident happened at around 10.27am.
#M53 in #Cheshire is closed northbound between J9 & J8 due to a collision involving 2 heavy goods vehicles (HGV's), as a result one of the HGV's have overturned and is leaking oil onto the carriageway.@NWmwaypolice at scene.
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) February 14, 2024
More info to follow, thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/o6Qve5Anvw
North West Motorway Police and National Highways are at the scene.
National Highways confirmed the closure was an “ongoing incident” and that drivers should expect delays while a diversion route is being established.
We are in the process of closing the #M53 NB between J9 & J8 due to an RTC.
— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) February 14, 2024
For the diversion route please follow the HOLLOW SQUARE. pic.twitter.com/GxFrSiZlaA
North West Motorway Police have advised drivers to follow the hollow square for the diversion route.
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