Delays as M61 traffic diverted due to Chorley slip road closure at junction 8

The M61 northbound entry slip road is closed at Chorley after a crash this morning.

Traffic is said to be coping well, but congestion has been reported on the A674 and Preston Road as traffic diverts north through Whittle-le-Woods to re-join the motorway at junction 9 at Clayton Brook Interchange.

Lancashire Police have been approached for details on the crash and any casualties.