DRIVERS travelling south on the M6 are facing long queues this morning.

Two lanes are closed and there are severe delays of one and a half hours following a multi-vehicle accident near to Knutsford services.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: "The collision involved three cars and two HGVs and happened at 7.16am. 

"One man has been taken to Leighton Hospital but his injuries are believed to be minor. All other drivers are believed to be OK."

Delays go back to junction 20 at Lymm.

Lanes two and three remain closed southbound following the accident.

Paramedics are on the scene.