Traffic delays after crash on A6 near Churchtown petrol station
By Sean Gleaves
Published 19th Feb 2026, 20:00 GMT
Traffic built up on the A6 this evening following a crash near a petrol station in Churchtown.
The collision happened on Preston Lancaster New Road near the M&S and BP petrol station, with two police vehicles attending the scene.
Officers held traffic for a time, with delays developing around the junction with The Avenue.
An eyewitness said a silver Toyota Aygo was involved in the crash, adding that the vehicle appeared to have sustained significant front-end damage with airbags deployed.