North West Highways said two lanes were closed between Junction 31 and Junction 30, following the crash. (Image: Motorway Cameras/Google Maps)
There are long delays for drivers heading southbound on the M6 leading up to the junction at Preston and Blackburn.
North West Highways said two lanes were closed between Junction 31 and Junction 30, following the crash.
There were around 5 miles of congestion on approach, causing delays of 40 minutes above usual journey times.
The #M6 southbound between J31 (#Preston) and J30 (#M61), lanes 1 and 2 (of 4) are closed due to a collision.
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) February 27, 2024
There is currently approx. 5 miles of congestion on approach, causing delays of 40 minutes above usual journey times. pic.twitter.com/TX91UD1r3a
Traffic was backed up to junction 32 at the M55.
Update to follow
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