Paramedics treated three people at the scene of a four-vehicle smash which closed the M6 for hours overnight. National Highways closed the motorway southbound between junctions 18 at Holmes Chapel and 17 at Sandbach, in Cheshire , in the early hours of Sunday morning (August 17). Emergency services were called out to the scene at 12.45am, with the motorway being closed around 10 minutes earlier. Three Cheshire fire engines attended the scene alongside police, paramedics and highways workers. Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here Two people were trapped in one vehicle due to a medical condition, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service says. They were released by firefighters before being handed over to paramedics for treatment, along with a third casualty. A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Crews were called to a road traffic collision involving four vehicles on the M6 south. "Police, paramedics, and National Highways were also in attendance at the scene, and a full closure of the road was put in place while the incident was dealt with. Firefighters made sure all vehicles were safe. Join our Traffic and Travel WhatsApp group HERE "Crews assisted two casualties, who were medically trapped, from one vehicle before handing them into the care of paramedics. "A third casualty was also attended to by paramedics on-scene." National Highways confirmed the motorway was back open shortly before 3.10am this morning. --- For the latest stories and breaking news visit manchestereveningnews.co.uk . Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the latest. Follow us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page here . If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it.