Lorry falls from Thelwall Viaduct on M6

A lorry has fallen from a bridge on the M6 and landed overturned on the embankment below.

The incident happened between junctions 20 and 21 at the Thelwall Viaduct near Warrington, Cheshire, at about 18:50 BST, Cheshire Police said.

The driver of the vehicle is not believed to have suffered any life-threatening injuries, the force added.

Police said three lanes are expected to remain closed on the northbound carriageway overnight due to “serious damage” caused to the barrier.