Caravan crash causes M6 delays at Preston for holidaymakers heading north

View of the motorway at Junction 31 which is seeing delays due to the crash further north Pic: Motorway Traffic Cameras

Those trying to head beyond Preston for an Easter getaway have found themselves delayed by an hour or more due to a broken down vehicle.

A car and caravan crashed between Junction 32 (Broughton) and Junction 33 (Lancaster).

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This snarled up the northbound carriageway heading towards the city and delays quickly built back to Junction 28 on the M6 and back to Junction 8 on the M61 northbound.

Highways England said shortly after 12noon the car and caravan had been recovered and all lanes are now back open on the motorway.

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Routes through the city, on the A6, have become heavily congested as motorists try to find an alternative route to Blackpool in particular.

Traffic is also busy in Penwortham Pic: Chris Hough

The Broughton roundabout has become very busy, with delays of 10-15 minutes on the M55 due to congestion with holidaymakers heading to Blackpool.