The M6 has been closed following a "serious collision" in Lancashire this afternoon (August 12).

The closure was put in place on the northbound carriageway between junctions 32 (Broughton Interchange) and 33 (Hampson Green Interchange) at approximately 4.30pm.

Traffic officers, police and paramedics have been called to the scene.

No details have been released about the number of vehicles involved, but "considerable delays" are expected.

A spokesman for Highways England said: "This full closure will be in place for several hours."

The collision has caused several miles of congestion on the M6 around Preston and the M55 eastbound from Blackpool.

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