Major M62 delays after lorry crash

Drivers have been warned of major delays on the M62 after a lorry crash which caused fuel to leak onto the road.

The vehicle hit the railings on a bridge on the A49 Newton Road, in Warrington, which caused the fuel to spill over the motorway.

The M62 has been closed in both direction within junction nine as a result and could be shut for several hours, Cheshire Police said.

A National Highways spokesman said traffic is being diverted onto exit and entry slip roads, with delays of up to 45 minutes expected.