Firefighters from Sandbach, Alsager and Crewe went to a multi-vehicle crash on the M6 last night (Wednesday).

The crews were called to the accident at Junction 16 at 10.45 pm.

A spokesperson from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "A road traffic collision involving two heavy goods vehicles and a car was attended by fire crews.

"Firefighters made the vehicles safe. Two casualties, in the care of the paramedics, were taken to hospital as a precaution."