M6 reopens following lorry and car crash near Preston

By James Graves
Published 12th Jan 2020, 10:43 BST
Updated 12th Jan 2020, 12:03 BST
Fire crews were called to the collisionFire crews were called to the collision
Fire crews were called to the collision
The M6 has reopened near Preston after a major crash closed

Three lanes were closed southbound due to a major crash between junction 31a (Longridge/Redscar) and junction 31 (Samlesbury) shortly before 9am.

Highways England and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene after a crash involving a SPAR lorry and a silver Mercedes-Benz

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All traffic was held and lanes one, two and three of the four lane motorway were closed to allow emergency services to recover the vehicles.

A spokesman for Highways North West said: "The M6 from J31A (Preston, Longridge, B6242) towards J31 (Preston, Samlesbury, Clitheroe, A59) three lanes have been closed due to a collision.

It reopened just after 10am. It's not known if anyone was injured in the incident.

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