M55

The incident happened on the M55

Man dies after being hit by lorry on M55 and driver is arrested

David, the sole surviving kitten from the M55 rescue, is now doing well in foster care.

How the three tiny kittens wandered on to M55 is a mystery

The M55 eastbound carriageway at Junction 4 will be closed every night from today until Wednesday 21 October, between 9pm and 6am.

What's happening as M55 junction set for closure

Heavy traffic on October 1, 2026 along the M55

M55 named one of Britain's most stressful journeys

The e-biker was spotted on the M55 heading towards Preston with a woman and child on the back. Police stopped traffic and they brought safely off at junction 2 with a road block in place

M55 delays after cement mixer overturns on Edith Rigby Way

Delays at J33 on the M6 on Monday morning

Severe delays on M6 northbound carriageway following crash

A woman's body was found on the hard shoulder of the M55 in Preston last night.

Breaking Woman's body found on hard shoulder of M55 motorway in Preston

The live scenes on the M6, between junction 31a and junction 32, as of 17:26pm.

Commuters currently face huge delays on the M55 & the M6 near Preston

Aftermath of major M55 collision

Breaking LIVE: M55 delays as air ambulance responds to car and works van crash

There are currently delays and a lane closure on the M55 between Kirkham and Blackpool due to a crash.

Morning misery as lane closure causes delays on motorway

Police have issued an update after closing the M55 in both directions yesterday afternoon to help a woman in her 20s

Police issue update after closing motorway in both directions

National Highways map showing the current situation along the M55

Live updates M55 reopened following 'a concern for safety'

A section of the M55 will be closed overnight for between June 15 and July 23 for planned resurfacing work

Preston stretch of M55 to close for five weeks for resurfacing works

The A583 at Dobbies is closed due to an accident

Road accident closes A583 as police urge drivers to use motorway

Traffic is building along the M6 Southbound carriageway

Live updates as delays hold up vehicles on M6, M55 and A585

A missing dog poster for Mabel has been put up on the roundabout which links the M55 and M6 in Preston

'Substantial reward' for stolen dog chased and captured by men in van
“We are frantic with worry. She is such a friendly and lovely dog,” say Mabel’s heartbroken owners.
Matthew Calderbank

Henry's Smokehouse brings a taste of Texas to Lancashire with new menu which draws in crowds from Devon

Customers travelling from as far as Devon to taste new smokehouse menu

Police have confirmed the M55 was shut in both directions yesterday evening due to a safety concern for a woman in her 20s

Police issue update on why motorway was shut in both directions

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A man has been arrested after suspected counterfeit cigarettes and around £10,000 in cash were discovered in a van in Broughton

Suspected counterfeit cigarettes and £10,000 found in van

Traffic has been brought to a standstill on the M6 in Lancashire following a serious collision

LIVE M6 crash: Motorway reopens in both directions near after crash

Two people died and a number of people were hurt in the collision

Teenage girl 'falls' from back of moving ambulance on M6 in Lancashire

Motorists faced disruption this evening after a collision led to the closure of a key slip road between the M6 and M55

Breaking M6 reopens after collision caused rush-hour delays at M55 junction

Boy, 11 in critical condition after being hit by Lancashire Police van in Lancaster

Police charge driver, 30s, after single-vehicle crash near M55 and M6

Lancashire Police have issued update after the M55 was shut westbound within J4 Blackpool after 10pm yesterday due a police-led incident. (Image for illustration purposes)

Breaking Police issue statement on motorway incident

Motorists are facing rush-hour delays on the M6 and M55 near Preston

Breaking Rush-hour delays on M6 and M55 as traffic slows to 20mph

A man has been left seriously injured after his car crashed into a barrier during a police pursuit on the M6

Driver seriously injured after police pursuit ends in M6 crash
A man has been left seriously injured after his car crashed into a barrier during a police pursuit on the M6 at Broughton.
Sean Gleaves

Lancashire Police is asking anyone who witnessed the crash in Chain Caul Way, Preston to get in touch

Latest on M55 crash driver 'fighting for life' in hospital

The e-biker was spotted on the M55 heading towards Preston with a woman and child on the back. Police stopped traffic and they brought safely off at junction 2 with a road block in place

Breaking Driver in 'critical condition' after M55 slip road crash near Preston

Police are reportedly dealing with a cow on the M55 between Preston and Blackpool

Breaking Motorway slip roads closed both ways after serious crash overnight

The A585 Fleetwood Road was closed in both directions following a collision

Breaking Major road leading to M55 reopens after crash

A driver reached speeds of up to 160mph during a police chase on the M55 before crashing.

Driver reaches speeds of up to 160mph on M55 before crashing

Blackpool Road, Preston

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The e-biker was spotted on the M55 heading towards Preston with a woman and child on the back. Police stopped traffic and they brought safely off at junction 2 with a road block in place

E-biker with child on back escorted off motorway with police roadblock

Drivers experienced delays of around 20 minutes on the M6 and M55

Breaking Traffic returns to normal after 20-minute delays on M6 and M55

Protestor on jet ski.

Protester on jet ski threatens to delay Blackpool Air Show

Breaking Latest on M6 after multi-vehicle crash between Preston and Lancaster

Police have closed Fleetwood Road at Greenhalgh at the Junction 3 roundabout on M55 due to a road traffic collision.

Breaking Junction 3 roundabout on M55 closed due to crash

Three lanes have been closed on the northbound carriageway, leaving just one lane open between junctions 31A and 32 (M55, Broughton)

LIVE: M6 updates as motorists face 'severe' delays after Preston crash

A Fleetwood teenager was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase

Teen, 17, arrested after 135mph police chase on M55

A car fire has shut two lanes on the M6 junctions 32/33.

Car fire shuts two lanes on motorway causing 60 minute delays

Delays were building on the M55 in both directions as emergency services extinguished a vehicle fire

Breaking Delays building on M55 as emergency services extinguish vehicle fire

The scene of the crash on the M55 this morning

Breaking M55 delays after 'multi-vehicle' crash shuts lane for two miles

Jamie Cooper, 33, remains on the run after escaping from a prison van on the M55 while being transported to Lancaster Magistrates' Court yesterday (Wednesday, March 19)

Breaking Jamie Cooper charged with escaping from prison van on M55

Absonded prisoner Jamie Cooper has now been arrested.

Escaped prisoner Jamie Cooper has been arrested after four day search

New CCTV footage has been released of Jamie Cooper who escaped from a prison van on the M55 in Lancashire

New CCTV footage of prison van escapee as search enters third day

Congestion is also causing tailbacks onto the M55 eastbound with delays of around 15 minutes between junction J1 and the M6

Breaking 'Severe' delays on M6 and M55 as car fire shuts two lanes in Preston

Police hunting Jamie Cooper who was being transported to Lancaster Magistrates Court in a GEOAmey prison van on the M55 close to Junctiom 2 this morning when he escaped

7 shots of police searching for man who escaped from prison van on M55

Jamie Cooper was being transported to Lancaster Magistrates Court in a GEOAmey prison van on the M55 close to Junctiom 2 this morning when he escaped

Breaking Prisoner who escaped from prison van on M55 faked medical emergency

Jamie Cooper was being transported to Lancaster Magistrates Court in a GEOAmey prison van on the M55 this morning when he escaped

Breaking Manhunt on for prisoner who escaped from prison van on way to court

Heavy traffic was building on the M6 and M55 after a crash near Preston

Breaking Live M6 updates: 90-minute delays after lorry crash

A man has been arrested after a “large quantity of cannabis” was found in his vehicle on the M55

Man arrested after 'large amount of cannabis' found in car on M55

The remains of five dogs were discovered dumped along a country lane near the M55 in Lancashire

Five decomposing dogs found dumped on country lane near motorway

Artist’s impression showing the disputed sign

Appeal launched over petrol station plan at forecourt on route to M55

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