Multiple UK Motorways Blocked by Crashes Causing Major Delays

Multiple traffic incidents have caused significant delays on major motorways in the UK. On the M56 westbound between Junctions 7 and 8, a two-car collision has halted traffic with delays extending over four miles and lasting more than 45 minutes. The M18 northbound is partially blocked due to an accident between Junctions 4 and 5, resulting in slow-moving traffic and growing queues. On the M1 southbound near Junction 13 for Milton Keynes South, a collision involving two lorries temporarily held all traffic, with emergency services attending the scene before reopening one lane. These events have disrupted commuter traffic across different regions, with ongoing updates being provided by local traffic management systems and news outlets.