A HEAVY good vehicle has overturned at junction 15 southbound on the M6 motorway.

The incident was reported at around 4.50pm by North West Motorway Police.

The motorway runs from Carlisle through Lancaster, Preson and further south to Birmingham.

Junction 15 is found close to Stoke-on-Trent.

All traffic has been stopped has been stopped around the accident with officers warning that it may cause problem further north of the incident.

Drivers travelling south are advised to avoid the area.