M56 Live Serious Incidents Now: None We Are Aware Of
This page features the incidents on the M56 that have a bigger effect than an ordinary delay: a sudden closure, a serious collision, a vehicle fire, or traffic that has come to a stop. For every report, including smaller ones and planned roadworks, see the latest M56 traffic news.
Checked 02:17 (2:17am) Thu 22 Oct 2026
Previous serious incidents on the M56
Yesterday
- 09:02 (9:02am) Collision ✓Reported by National Highways
M56 westbound between junctions J5 and J6
✓ Cleared after about 21 minutes
Tuesday 20 October
- 16:24 (4:24pm) Collision ✓Reported by National Highways
M56 westbound between junctions J12 and J14
✓ Cleared after about 47 minutes
Monday 19 October
- 14:15 (2:15pm) Collision ✓Reported by National Highways
M56 eastbound between junctions J5 and J4
✓ Cleared after about 33 minutes
Saturday 10 October
- 16:53 (4:53pm) Collision ✓Reported by National Highways
M56 eastbound between junctions J3 and J2
✓ Cleared after about 37 minutes - 00:56 (12:56am) Collision ✓Reported by National Highways
M56 eastbound at junction J6
✓ Cleared after about 27 minutes
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