The M6 was closed in both directions - from junctions 31 (Samlesbury) to 32 (Broughton) - after the emergency services were called to the Longridge Road bridge between Ribbleton and Red Scar at 11.55pm. Police were joined at the scene by fire crews and the ambulance service, and the incident was resolved safely. In an update this morning, Lancashire Police said the vulnerable person was taken to a place of safety. The motorway reopened at around 4.30am. Join our WhatsApp Community to get the latest news and top stories from across Lancashire directly to your phone A police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 11.55pm in relation to a vulnerable person. “Police and National Highways implemented a full closure of the M6 required to prevent further risk. “Diversions were placed and motorway resources sent to clear trapped traffic within the closures. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding whilst we undertook this work. “The vulnerable person is safe and the motorway reopened at about 4.30am.”
