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This picture shows the scene earlier today when a Red Bull lorry crashed and spilled energy drinks across the M6.

Thousands of cans could be seen rolling in the southbound carriageway near junction 19 at Knutsford in Cheshire.

Motorists faced miles of tailbacks after the collision at around 11.20am on Wednesday morning.

The North West Motorway Police tweeted an image of the crash at midday.

A spokesman for the North West Ambulance Service said paramedics were called to the scene at 11.24am and two motorists were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

No-one was badly hurt during the collision.

A Cheshire Police spokesman added at lunchtime on Wednesday: "Long delays are likely while the scene is cleared and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

"Police are expecting delays to continue for around three hours and drivers are advised to find alternative routes where possible."

It's certainly not the first time a major road has ground to a halt after a lorry's load was shed onto it. Remember the M62 chickens? Find out more here and see the gallery of that below.