M6 delays in Lancashire after van overturns near Charnock Richard Services between Leyland and Standish
Northbound motorists are facing severe congestion after the crash involving the van and a car at around 7am.
The scene is now clear but delays are expected between Leyland and Wigan until around 8.45am due to congestion back to junction 26 (Orrell Interchange, M58).
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Hide AdNational Highways warns there are 60-plus minute delays on the approach with six miles of congestion.
There are also delays of around 15 minutes for those travelling southbound past the scene near Charnock Richard.
Lancashire Police said there were minor injuries to those involved in the collision.
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Hide AdTraffic monitoring service Inrix reports: “M6 Northbound blocked, severe delays due to accident, overturned vehicle involved from J27 (Standish) to J28 (Leyland). All traffic was blocked around 7am.”
National Highways say disruption is expected until around 8.30am.
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