M55 crash: LIVE updates after rush hour collision near Preston results in six miles of congestion and two-hour delays

A crash on the link road between the M55 and the M6 resulted in long delays near Preston.

All lanes were reportedly closed following a collision on the link road between the M55 eastbound and the M6 southbound at junction 32 (Broughton).

The collision – which occurred at approximately 4.50pm – resulted in heavy congestion in the area.

“There are four miles of congestion on the M55 eastbound leading back towards junction 3,” a spokesman for National Highways said.

“Please allow extra journey time.”

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