Drivers are facing delays on the M6 in Lancashire after a crash this morning.

There are reports of 20 minute delays on the southbound M6, between junctions33 (Forton Services) and 31A for Longridge.

The incident is also causing congestion where the M55 eastbound meets junction 32 of the M6 in Preston.

Vehicles have been stopped on the southbound carriageway from J32 at the M55 Broughton Interchange to J31A for Longridge | National Highways

placeholder image — Vehicles have been stopped on the southbound carriageway from J32 at the M55 Broughton Interchange to J31A for Longridge | National Highways

All traffic was stopped on the M6 and held for around 20 minutes at around 9.45am, while emergency services responded. The closure has since been lifted and all lanes have reopened.

Traffic monitor Inrix reports: “M6 Southbound partially blocked, long delays due to accident from J32 M55 (Broughton Interchange) to J31A B6242 Bluebell Way (Longridge).

“Sensors confirm traffic can now pass the scene after being held for around 15 minutes.”