M6 reopens after accident

The M6 has reopened again following an accident this afternoon.

The southbound carriageway of the motorway was closed by police between the Tickled Trout and M61 junction.

The M6 southbound near the Tickled Troutplaceholder image
The M6 southbound near the Tickled Trout

Lancashire Police said there had been a ‘minor injury’ accident on the M6 southbound between junction 31 and 30 at around 4pm.

Traffic is still backed up.

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