All lanes reopen after car bursts into flames on M6 northbound between junctions 31 and 31A near Preston

The northbound carriageway was blocked northbound between junctions 31 (Samlesbury) and 31A (Haighton) at approximately 6.30pm on Tuesday (July 19).

National Highways said this was due to a car fire and emergency services were at the scene tackling the flames.

“There is approximately 1.5 miles of congestion on approach so please allow extra journey time if in the area,” a spokesman said.

Three lanes reopened past the scene at around 6.50pm, with one lane remaining closed for recovery.

In a final update at 7.35pm, National Highways confirmed all lanes had reopened and delays were easing quickly in the area.