M56 crash J3–J2 eastbound
Cleared Cleared at 17:45 on 10 Oct 2026, after 1 h 14 min.
Crash on the M56 eastbound at J3–J2 on Saturday 10 October 2026, from 16:31. Cleared at 17:45 after 1 h 14 min. Timeline of reports from the motorway signs.
M56 eastbound · J3–J2
Collision
16:31–17:45 (cleared after 1 h 14 min)
Motorway signs ×2
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Timeline
- Motorway signs: “COLLISION SLOW DOWN”
- Motorway signs no longer show “COLLISION SLOW DOWN”
- Motorway signs no longer show “COLLISION SLOW DOWN”
- All clear: no source reports it any more
What the sources said
- Overhead signs read “COLLISION SLOW DOWN” (2 signs; furthest along: M56 eastbound between J3 and J2).
- Overhead signs read “COLLISION SLOW DOWN” (3 signs; furthest along: M56 eastbound between J3 and J2).
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About this page
This page shows what the data sources reported about this event and when, merged from every source that reported it at the same place. It doesn't say what caused it or whether anyone was hurt: no source reports that. Times are UK time. For live alerts, follow @motorways.me on Bluesky.