M6 and M55 delays after rush hour crash in Preston

A crash involving a van and two cars is causing delays between the M55 and M6 in Preston this morning (Tuesday, October 12).
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 12th Oct 2021, 08:28 BST
Updated 12th Oct 2021, 08:34 BST
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Police and ambulances are at the scene near Broughton Interchange where lane 3 has been closed, leading to heavy traffic in the area.

The lane closure is currently in force between M55 eastbound junction 1 (Preston, A6) and southbound M6 junction 32 (Broughton Interchange).

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The crash reportedly involved a van and two cars just past the Broughton junction and is leading to delays for Preston-bound traffic on the M55 back to junction 3 (Wesham Interchange).

National Highways say long queues are building but normal traffic conditions are expected to resume by 9am.

Lancashire Police and North West Ambulance Service has been approached for further details.

Related topics:M55PrestonPoliceLancashire Police

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