M6 traffic held and lane closure in place after rush hour crash in Preston

A rush hour crash on the M6 in Preston led to a lane closure on the motorway this morning (Friday, February 18).
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 18th Feb 2022, 09:13 BST
Updated 18th Feb 2022, 09:45 BST
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The northbound crash happened near junction 32 (Blackpool, Fleetwood M55, Preston North, A6) at around 8.45am.

All traffic was temporarily held due to recovery work after a car struck the central reservation.

All lanes are now open.

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The northbound crash happened near junction 32 (Blackpool, Fleetwood M55, Preston North, A6) at around 8.45am. All traffic was temporarily held due to recovery work after a car struck the central reservationThe northbound crash happened near junction 32 (Blackpool, Fleetwood M55, Preston North, A6) at around 8.45am. All traffic was temporarily held due to recovery work after a car struck the central reservation
The northbound crash happened near junction 32 (Blackpool, Fleetwood M55, Preston North, A6) at around 8.45am. All traffic was temporarily held due to recovery work after a car struck the central reservation
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It is not know whether anyone has been injured at this stage.

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

M65 crash

All lanes are back open and traffic has returned to normal on the M65 after a crash this morning.

Lane 2 was closed for emergency barrier repairs after the crash on the westbound carriageway between junctions 5 (Guide / Shadsworth) and 4 (Darwen / Blackburn South).

Related topics:PrestonBlackpoolLancashire Police

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