Manxman delayed after M6 crash

The fatal accident happened around 11 a.m

The Manxman left Heysham almost an hour later than planned this afternoon after a fatal accident on the M6 ​​motorway.

It happened shortly after 11am.

The Steam Packet Company has confirmed that the departure time has been postponed to enable those needing to travel on the 2.15pm sailing to make their way to Heysham.

The Manxman left around 3pm and should arrive in Douglas in about an hour.