Thousands of litres of gin have spilled onto a motorway following a crash between two lorries.

The M6 in Cheshire is currently closed northbound between junctions 19 for A556 Knutsford and junction 20 for the M56.

It is understood the collision happened at around 5.45pm on Wednesday.

Around 32,000 litres of gin are said to have been spilt onto the carriageway.

Traffic is building, and motorists are being urged to avoid the area.

Diversions have been put in place.

Highways England said: "The M6 northbound in Cheshire is closed between junctions 19 and 20 due to a collision.

"A diversion route is in place: Exit the M6 at junction 19 and join the A556 northbound towards Altrincham. Then join the M56 westbound towards Runcorn, to then re-join the M6. Follow the solid black square diversion symbol.