Two lanes closed on M6 near Preston after rush hour collision

Long delays built up on the M6 southbound near Preston after a four-vehicle collision.

Highways officers say the smash occured between junction 32 and 31 near Samlesbury.

The crash happened at around 4pm and two lanes were subsequently closed.

A police spokesman said both lanes had been cleared to the hard shoulder within 30 minutes and lanes reopened.

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