Delays on southbound M6 caused by broken down vehicle

Commuters travelling through Lancashire are facing delays on Wednesday morning.

A broken down vehicle between junctions 27 (Standish) and 26 (Orrell interchange) of the southbound M6 had caused congestion on the network.

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Short delays on the M6 southbound

Highways England said motorists are experiencing heavy traffic between junctions 27 and 28 (Leyland) as a result.

The vehicle had been cleared from the carriageway around 7.30am.

Normal traffic conditions are expected by 8.15am, Highways England added.

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