Multi-vehicle crash involving three cars and two vans shuts M6 in Preston as emergency services descend
Emergency services are currently on the scene.
Traffic is being held on the M6 northbound between J30 (M61) and J31 in Preston due to a multi vehicle collision.
Emergency services are currently on the scene and there are delays of up to 45 minutes on the approach to the incident.
As a result, traffic is building up and motorists are advised to seek an alternative route or not to travel if they can avoid it.
Lancashire Police statement
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “At 11:52am today we were called to reports of a minor injury collision on the M6 northbound, at Junction 31, Samlesbury, involving three cars and two vans.
“Officers are on scene and the motorway is currently closed north bound across all three lanes.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any footage, please call 101 quoting log 521 of 30th July.