All lanes open following five-vehicle collision on M6 northbound between J19 and J20

The incident happened between junctions 19 and 20 around 7am this morning.

One lane was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.

A tweet on the North West Motorway Police account just after 7am this morning said: "RTC J20 M6NB - Report of 5 vehicle RTC involving HGV's. @NWmwaypolice attending with @HighwaysNWEST."

The North West Motorway Police account confirmed that none of the drivers were injured.

Another tweet said:"Standing Traffic now at J19-20 M6 due to 5 vehicle RTC with HGV's, If you can avoid the area this would help us greatly. Ambulance attending"

Around 9.20am, the North West Motorway Police confirmed that all lanes are now open.

The  tweet said: "All lanes are now open on the M6 J19-20 NB following the RTC earlier this morning. Have a safe onward Journey."

RTC J20 M6NB - Report of 5 vehicle RTC involving HGV's. @NWmwaypolice attending with @HighwaysNWEST

— NW Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) April 30, 2016

Standing Traffic now at J19-20 M6 due to 5 vehicle RTC with HGV's, If you can avoid the area this would help us greatly. Ambulance attending

— NW Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) April 30, 2016

RTC M6NB J19-20 - Lane 1 and 2 are closed due to the RTC. One lane is open for you to pass the scene. Please take care.

— NW Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) April 30, 2016

Slow moving traffic on the M6 NB by J20 due to 5 veh / HGV RTC. @CPTaskforce now on scene. We will keep you updated.@WireFM

— NW Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) April 30, 2016

Update @ M6NB J19-20 Lane 1 closure will remain in place whilst @HighwaysNWEST continue to deal with the HGV involved in the RTC. L2/3 open.

— NW Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) April 30, 2016

All lanes are now open on the M6 J19-20 NB following the RTC earlier this morning. Have a safe onward Journey. @cheshirepolice @PoliceWarr

— NW Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) April 30, 2016