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A MAJOR motorway is experiencing significant congestion, with queues stretching four miles during this morning's rush hour.

A section of the M6 has been closed due to a collision that occurred this morning.

M6 j17 motorway traffic camera feed at night.Three lanes are shut on the southbound section of the motorway in Cheshire, from junction 17 to junction 18. Nighttime overhead shot of highway traffic with car headlights and taillights visible.Three lanes are closed, and traffic is increasing.

Three lanes are closed on the southbound stretch of the motorway in Cheshire, between junction 17 and junction 18.

Traffic cameras on the M6 indicate a heavy buildup as commuters head back to work for the first day after Christmas.

According to National Highways, traffic is currently queuing for four miles.

Emergency services are responding to the crash.

National Highways posted on X: “M6 southbound between J18 #HolmesChapel and J17 #Sandbach.

“Three lanes (of 4) are closed due to a collision and barrier damage.

“Emergency services are on their way.

“Expect delays of 30 minutes and 4 miles of slow-moving traffic on approach.”

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What caused the traffic congestion on the M6?

The traffic congestion on the M6 was caused by a collision that led to the closure of three lanes.

How long is the traffic queue on the M6?

The traffic queue on the M6 is currently four miles long.

What should drivers expect in terms of delays?

Drivers should expect delays of approximately 30 minutes due to the ongoing incident.