Police issue update on why the M55 was shut in both directions
Police have issued an update on why a motorway was shut in both directions yesterday evening.
Emergency services were called to the M55 close to junction 1 for Preston at 8.45pm on Thursday to a ‘police-led incident’.
Posting shortly after 9pm yesterday on Facebook a spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We want to update you and let you know that M55 Junction 1 is currently closed in both directions due to a concern for safety.
“We anticipate that the road will be closed for some time, whilst we assess the situation.
“In the meantime, we'd recommend looking for an alternative route and driving carefully, leaving plenty of extra time to get to your destination.”
Police have since confirmed the incident was due to a safety concern for a woman in her 20s which has now been safely resolved.
They added: “We let you know earlier that M55 had closed at junction 1 due to a concern for safety.
“We can now let you know that the road is open for you to travel.”