M6 near Preston closed due to major lorry fire

Posted on - 12th December, 2016 - 11:05pm | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - Broughton, Fulwood, Preston News, Ribbleton, Roads, Transport

Highways England footage shows the lorry on fire

Part of the M6 near Preston is expected to be closed overnight for resurfacing work after a major vehicle fire.

A truck was seen ablaze containing paint and aerosols shortly after 9.30pm on Monday (12 December).

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Update: Resurfacing work continues on Tuesday morning, with only one lane open

The incident between Junction 31A (Ribbleton/Fulwood) and Junction 32 (Broughton) saw a truck on the hard shoulder. One lane is due to be open while the rest are resurfaced.

A lane on the southbound side has also been closed.

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This was the scene on the M6

HGV fire M6 northbound approaching Junction 32. Temporary closures in place. #Team4RPU @NWmwaypolice pic.twitter.com/zqfuTykNDa

— Lancs Road Police (@LancsRoadPolice) December 12, 2016

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