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Two dead in six vehicle M6 crash Two dead in six vehicle M6 crash
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Two people have been killed and two more left seriously injured after a six vehicle crash on the M6 motorway.Two people have been killed and two more left seriously injured after a six vehicle crash on the M6 motorway.
Cheshire Police said two articulated lorries and a transit van collided on the northbound carriageway near junction 19 and Knutsford services.Cheshire Police said two articulated lorries and a transit van collided on the northbound carriageway near junction 19 and Knutsford services.
They smashed through the central reservation colliding with another articulated lorry, a van and a car.They smashed through the central reservation colliding with another articulated lorry, a van and a car.
A police spokeswoman said most of the motorway between junctions 19 and 18 is closed apart from one lane northbound. A police spokeswoman said most of the motorway between junctions 19 and 18 is closed apart from two lanes northbound.
However, she added this might have to shut as part of the clear up operation.
Drivers are warned to expect long tailbacks.Drivers are warned to expect long tailbacks.
The two people who are seriously injured were taken to Leighton Hospital, Crewe, while others were treated at the scene.The two people who are seriously injured were taken to Leighton Hospital, Crewe, while others were treated at the scene.