A SECTION of the M6 has now re-opened after a serious collision saw one person die.
The road was initially closed between junction 27 at Standish and junction 28 at Leyland.
Officers were called at 1.02am to reports of a collision involving a Seat Ibiza and a Mercedes Actros HGV on the southbound side of the carriageway between the aforementioned junctions.
A spokesperson for Highways England said: "Accident investigation work has been completed and the vehicles have now been recovered.
"North West Motorway Police Group are carrying out a full investigation."
* M6 NOW OPEN *
— Lancashire Police (@LancsPolice) July 1, 2021
Following an earlier road traffic collision, the M6 Southbound between Junction 27 and 28 has now reopened.
We'd like to thank you for your patience whilst we dealt with this and take care on your onward journey 🚗 pic.twitter.com/eyf3o07Oob
The driver of the Seat, a man in his 20s from Liverpool, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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