Two people were rescued from an overturned tanker following a crash on the M6 near Crewe.

On Monday 2 November, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the northbound slip road at Junction 16.

At 3.40pm, one fire engine from Crewe and a weekday fire engine attended the incident.

Two casualties were safely released from the cab of the overturned tanker and handed into the care of North West Ambulance Service paramedics.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Emergency services remain at the scene of a road traffic collision on the northbound slip road at Junction 16 of the M6.

"Two casualties were safely released from the cab of an overturned tanker and are now in the care of paramedics.

"Firefighters are working with partner agencies to make the scene safe and support the recovery of the tanker and its contents.

"Motorists should expect significant delays in the area, particularly during the evening rush hour, and are advised to allow extra time for their journeys."

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In an update at 4.55pm, the service said recovery specialists were working with firefighters to remove the vehicle and make the scene safe.

The northbound slip road at Junction 16 has since reopened.

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