Delays on the M6 near Sandbach following lorry's ruptured fuel tank

By Deborah Bowyer 29th May 2026

Local News by Deborah Bowyer 29th May 2026

Two lanes of the M6 near Sandbach were closed last night (Thursday) after a large goods vehicle was leaking diesel due to a ruptured fuel tank.

Two fire engines from Crewe, one fire engine from Congleton, one fire engine and the Environmental Protection Unit from Runcorn, as well another fire engine went to the incident at 5.33 pm.

A spokesperson from Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service said: "Firefighters used specialist paste to seal the leak, with hose reels on standby. The drains were protected to prevent any run off.

"Two lanes of the road were closed and the incident was handed over to National Highways."

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