LIVE: Lancashire traffic as M61 closed northbound after serious crash overnight
Published 23rd Mar 2026, 09:00 GMT
The M61 northbound is closed this morning after a serious crash overnight.
The motorway remains closed between J9 (M65) and the M6 J30 following a crash at around 2am.
Emergency services remain at the scene as accident investigation work continues, with congestion on the diversion route causing queues back towards Chorley.
It’s not clear at this stage how many people have been injured and National Highways traffic officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management.