Live: Main Cheshire road blocked in both directions after rush hour crash

The A536 Congleton Link Road is blocked in both directions this evening after a crash. The rush hour collision happened at the junction with the A34 Manchester Road. There is slow traffic in the area.

Traffic monitoring service Inrix reported at 5.39pm: “A536 Congleton Link Road in both directions blocked, slow traffic due to accident at A34 Manchester Road.” We are attempting to contact Cheshire Constabulary and other emergency services for more information. This is a live blog.

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