Severe delays on the M6 near Preston as traffic is stopped after crash

M6 drivers are being warned of long delays of over an hour after traffic was stopped because on an accident.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

The incident has happened on the southbound carriageway of the M6 where it meets the M61 between junctions 30 and 31.

Traffic is also slow on the northbound carriageway.

Highways England said that Traffic Officers, Lancashire Police and the North West Ambulance service were currently at the scene.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

They advised: "Please allow extra time for your journey and consider alternate routes, if possible. Our officers and the police are doing all they can to clear the scene as quickly as possible."

Lancashire Road police suggested that the traffic tailback was stretching for over 6 miles, back to junction 32 at the M55.

Thanks for reading. If you value what we do and are able to support us, a digital subscription is just £1 per month for the first two months. Try us today by clicking here

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.