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Fuel spill leads to M56 delays of up to 90 minutes

Laura O'NeillNorth West
News imageNational Highways traffic cam A CCTV image of traffic queuing on one side of the motorwayNational Highways traffic cam
Two lanes are closed between junction 12 and junction 14 on the M56

Drivers are facing delays of up to 90 minutes on the M56 in Cheshire after an overturned lorry led to a fuel spill.

Two lanes are closed between junction 12 Runcorn and junction 14 Elton, causing seven miles of queues, National Highways said.

A lorry overturned on Wednesday night and lanes were closed to allow emergency workers to treat an oil and diesel spillage.

National Highways has advised motorists to allow extra time for their journeys.

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