ALL lanes have now re-opened on the M6 northbound between junction 17 for Sandbach and 18 for Middlewich, following a crash between a lorry and a car.

The collision, within the roadworks, had forced a closure of the left line while recovery vehicles attend the scene. 

Two lanes remained open, and traffic is slow with delays expected to remain through the early afternoon.

There are currently delays of around 20 minutes against normal traffic.