Delays as part of M61 closed

Delays were expected across Lancashire on Thursday after part of the M61 was closed in both directions.

North West motorway police said the motorway was closed in both directions between J5 and J4, because of an “incident”, and an air ambulance was landing.

M61 between J5 and J4. Picture: Googleplaceholder image
M61 between J5 and J4. Picture: Google

Highways England warned motorists to expect delays.

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