A motorway exit is closed in Lancashire this morning to recover a lorry which left the carriageway.

The northbound junction 34 exit of the M6, near Lancaster, is closed to allow the recovery.

National Highways says the re-opening of the junction is not expected until around 11am this morning (December 7).

A National Highways spokesperson said: "The M6 J34 (near Lancaster) is now closed to recover a lorry which left the carriageway this morning. We'll keep you updated."

The accident which saw the lorry leave the road happened in the early hours of this morning.

A police spokesperson said: "There is currently a closure Lane 1 of the exit slip road at Junction 34. Our colleagues at National Highways are currently managing this closure they will provide further updates when they can."