M6 blocked after crash

A southbound crash between junctions 26 and 27 of the M6 is causing massive tailbacks up the motorway.
Vehicle stuck on the M6Vehicle stuck on the M6
Vehicle stuck on the M6

The collision has seen a lorry and car come together at the start of the contraflow just before the Gathurst turn-off.

The incident occurred just after 5pm and very quickly traffic could be seen queueing at junction 28 near Leyland.

Highways England tweeted: "#GreaterManchester #M6 currently blocked southbound between J27 and J26 due to a collision. More updates to follow,"