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A CRASH was reportedly blocked the M56 near the Chester Services this morning (Thursday, November 7).
Traffic monitoring service Inrix reported that the incident happened eastbound at J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby).
The carriageway was reportedly partially blocked and sparked "severe delays" until around 9am.
National Highways North West said there delays of 75 minutes in the area, with six miles of congestion.
Reports stated: "M56 Eastbound partially blocked, severe delays due to accident at J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby). Congestion to J15 (M53 Interchange)."
The incident has now cleared and traffic has returned to normal.
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