Motorbike crash on M56 shuts two lanes and causes 45 minute traffic delays

Two lanes of three are closed on the M56 eastbound between J14 Elton and J12 Runcorn following a collision involving a motorbike.

North West Motorway Police, North West Ambulance and National Highways traffic officers are dealing with the scene.

There are delays of 45 minutes and approximately five miles of congestion on approach.