Pictures show aftermath of M6 crash after lorry smashes through central reservation near Preston
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The collision occurred between junctions 32 (Broughton) and 33 (Hampson Green) at around 11.30am on Wednesday.
Pictures from the scene show a lorry overturned after smashing through the central reservation.
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The motorway was subsequently closed in both directions while emergency services worked at the scene.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We anticipate this will be closed for a number of hours.”
Motorists were facing delays of 60 minutes on the southbound carriageway, while northbound drivers were stuck in 30-minute set backs.
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Hide AdDiversions were put in place following the crash, but delays were building on surrounding roads as motorists attempted to avoid the motorway.


The crash came as thousands of football fans from Sunderland travelled along the M6 to reach Preston, where the two teams were due to kick off at 8pm.
Fans took to social media to warn their fellow supporters to avoid the motorway due to the overturned lorry.
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