'Severe' motorway delays due to 'police-led incident' between M6 and M61 near Preston this morning

There are delays on the M6 and M61 due to a ‘police-led incident’ this morning.

One lane is currently closed on the northbound M61 between junction 9 (Clayton Brook Interchange) and the M6 at junction 30 at Bamber Bridge.

Emergency services are working at the scene and National Highways are warning of delays ‘in excess of 50 minutes’, with four miles of congestion.

Lancashire Police have been approached for further details. Updates to follow...