Live updates as serious crash closes M6 northbound in Lancashire with 40 minute delays reported
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The closure was put in place on the northbound carriageway between junctions 32 (Broughton Interchange) and 33 (Hampson Green Interchange) at approximately 4.30pm.
Traffic officers, police and paramedics have been called to the scene.
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A spokesman for Highways England said: "This full closure will be in place for several hours."
The collision has caused several miles of congestion on the M6 around Preston and the M55 eastbound from Blackpool.
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Serious crash closes M6 northbound in Lancashire
Key Events
- The northbound was closed between junctions 32 (Broughton Interchange) and 33 (Hampson Green Interchange)
- Traffic officers, police and paramedics have been called to the scene
- Highways England said “considerable delays” are expected
- Carriageway not expected to reopen until at least 8.15pm
Diversion put in place
Traffic is being diverted via the hollow circle diversion symbol.
- Exit the M6 northbound at J32 (M55)
- Join the M55 westbound until J1
- Exit the M55 at J1 (Broughton) and then take the 3rd exit at the roundabout onto the A6
- Follow the A6 northbound through Broughton, Barton, Bilsborrow and Garstang
- Re-join the M6 northbound at J33 (Lancaster South)
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