M56 traffic LIVE: 'Multi-vehicle crash' near Runcorn with huge 60 minute delays

M56 traffic LIVE: 'Multi-vehicle crash' near Runcorn with huge 60 minute delaysNational Highways has warned drivers they face significant delays to their journeys. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments live By Catherine Mackinlay, News Reporter 16:37, Wed, May 27, 2026 Updated: 16:38, Wed, May 27, 2026 M56 drivers are facing huge delays following a multi-vehicle crash (Image: MOTORWAY CAMERAS)There are huge delays and several miles of traffic on the M56 following a serious "multi-vehicle" collision. Drivers are facing 60 minute delays eastbound between junction 14 (Ellesmere Port) and junction 12 (Runcorn).National Highways has warned there is currently four miles of tcongestion on the approach. Motorway camera footage shows extremely heavy traffic at a complete standstill on the impacted section of the M56. National Highways wrote on X: "There are 60 minute delays on the #M56 eastbound between J14 #EllesmerePort and J12 #Runcorn following a multiple vehicle collision. There are 4 miles of congestion on the approach." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTFOLLOW BELOW FOR THE LATEST UPDATES: Read next           Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy