Three-vehicle crash causes delays on M6 southbound between Leyland and Standish

A three-vehicle crash has caused delays on the M6 southbound in Lancashire this afternoon.

According to reports on the AA, there was an obstruction on the M6 southbound between junction 28 (Leyland) and junction 27 (Standish) earlier on this evening.

The AA stated the obstruction was first reported at 4:09 pm and that it was causing slow traffic.

Once approached for further information, Lancashire Police confirmed that that they received reports of a crash involving three vehicles at 4:17pm.

They added that debris in the carriageway, following the crash, needed clearing which meant traffic was briefly stopped.

National Highways North West has not reported on the incident.