Two air ambulances were sent to M56 motorway this afternoon after a BMW crashed and left one person injured.
The westbound carriageway has been closed since around 10.30am today after a crash involving a grey BMW. All emergency services, including air ambulance, rushed to the scene.
Police confirmed that one person is believed to have been injured, however, the extent of their injuries is not yet known. Part of the eastbound carriageway has also been closed to allow for air ambulances to land and take off from the scene.
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The closure is expected to be in place until 6pm this evening, between J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby) to J15 where it meets M53 J11. Accident investigation work is now taking place at the scene.
A spokesperson for Cheshire police said: "At 10.36am on Friday 20 January police were called to reports of a collision on the M56 westbound near to junction 14. Officers attended and found the incident involved one vehicle, a grey BMW, which had come off the carriageway.
"One person is believed to have been injured and paramedics are in attendance at the scene and the westbound carriageway is closed from junction 14 and 15. There are long delays in the area and motorists are advised to avoid the area."
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