M6 closed: These are the diversions in place following a serious incident this morning

Police have closed the motorway between junctions 32 and 31 while investigation work into the incident is carried out.

The following diversions are in place:

Road users are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbols on road signs.

- Exit M6 J32, Blackpool, onto M55.

- Exit M55 J1. Broughton, take first roundabout exit, A6 Preston.

- At the A6/A5085 junction turn left (M6 South).

- Follow the A5085 to the A59 roundabout. Take the first exit and follow the A59 to M6 J31, Tickle Trout.

- At the first roundabout take the second exit, M6 South, Birmingham.

- At the second roundabout take the second exit, M6, The South, Birmingham.