Motorists are facing traffic as a stretch of a major motorway has been closed this morning following a serious crash in involving a pedestrian.

According to National Highways, there has been 'a serious collision involving a car and pedestrian which occurred shortly before 09:00 this morning.' The incident has happened on the M6 in Cheshire.

Police and paramedics have both attended the scene. The air ambulance has landed in a field next to the motorway. 12:12 Tim Hanlon

AA warns of 'very slow traffic' on M6 due to closure

An AA traffic alert states: "Road closed and very slow traffic due to police incident on M6 Northbound from J19 A556 (Knutsford) to J20 M56 J9 (Lymm Interchange). Detour in operation - Via the Exit and Entry Slip Roads for Southbound Traffic." 11:55 Tim Hanlo

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