One lane of M6 closed after crash

One lane of the M6 was closed on Thursday evening after a crash.

Emergency services were called just before 5pm to the two-car collision, on the southbound carriageway at J31 near Preston.

One lane of the M6 was closed between J31 and 32 after a two-car crash. Picture tweeted by Highways Englandplaceholder image
One lane of the M6 was closed between J31 and 32 after a two-car crash. Picture tweeted by Highways England

Delays were back to J32, and Highways England was warning motorists to approach with care.

One of four lanes was closed, with normal traffic conditions expected to return at about 7pm.

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