THERE is a closure in place after a crash on the M57 this morning, Tuesday.

One lane is closed due to an accident on M57 southbound from Junction four A580 Moorgate Road (Knowsley) to Junction three A526 Seth Powell Way (Stockbridge Village).

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Traffic is said to be coping well in the area as of just before 10am, according to live tracker Inrix.