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The crash occurred in the roadworks on the northbound carriageway between junctions 24 (Ashton) and 25 (Bryn) at approximately 2.05pm on Thursday (March 23).

All traffic was stopped following the collision while emergency services made their way to the scene.

Traffic was building up to junction 22 (Winwick) with delays of 45-minutes reported in the area immediately following the closure.

45-minutes delays were reported on the M6 northbound following a collision near Ashton-in-Makerfield (Credit: Google)

“Allow extra time and consider alternate routes,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

Two out of three lanes were reopened at around 2.30pm, but one hour delays remained, with congestion backing up to junction 22 (Winwick).

At 4.15pm, National Highways confirmed all lanes had reopened, but motorists were still facing 80-minute delays and eight miles of congestion.

“Please continue to allow extra journey time if travelling in the area this afternoon,” a spokesman for National Highways said.

All traffic stopped on M6 northbound following crash between junctions 24 and 25