HGV fuel spillage on M6 southbound near Preston causes lane closure and hour long delays

A fuel spillage on the M6 near Preston has shut the slip road and is currently causing hour long delays.

One lane is closed on the M6 southbound near Preston within J31 due to a broken down HGV which has suffered a substantial fuel spillage.

The southbound entry slip road is also closed.

Contractors are on the scene.

There are current delays of 60 mins and seven miles of congestion on the approach.

Motorists should seek an alternative route where possible.