M6 delays after lorry bursts its tyre on slip road near Preston

Motorists on the M6 are bracing themselves for delays after a lorry burst its tyre on a slip road near Preston.
Police have closed a lane on the M6 exit slip road at junction 31 (Samlesbury) after a lorry burst its tyre.Police have closed a lane on the M6 exit slip road at junction 31 (Samlesbury) after a lorry burst its tyre.
Police have closed a lane on the M6 exit slip road at junction 31 (Samlesbury) after a lorry burst its tyre.

The HGV burst its tyre on the exit slip road at junction 31 in Samlesbury at around 9.30am.

Police and traffic officers have already closed lane 1 of the slip road where the lorry remains awaiting assistance.

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Due to the busted tyre being on the lorry's offside, police are expected to close lane 2 to allow the new tyre to be fitted safely.

Highways England expect the scene to be clear between 11.15am and 11.30am.