M6 shut between Preston and Lancaster ‘for a number of hours’ due to serious crash

Traffi building on the M6 between Junction 32 and Junction 33 Pic: Traffic England

The M6 has been shut in both directions to the north of Preston.

Emergency services are on the scene including the North West Air Ambulance.

Update: One person has died, several serious injured and M6 to be shut overnight

National Highways North West say the ‘serious collision’ has taken place shortly after 11.20am on Wednesday (6 November).

Both the northbound and sound bound carriageways are currently closed on the M6. A lorry is understood to have overturned across both carriageways – and a number of other vehicles are involved.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they had five crews on the scene working to secure it. The North West Air Ambulance confirmed they were called to the scene but said they could give no further information at this time.

Emergency services working at the scene where a lorry has gone through the central reservation Pic: Blog Preston

Traffic England is already showing delays building back from Junction 33 (Garstang) on the northbound side running back to Junction 30. There is no access to the M6 northbound from Junction 32 with traffic being diverted off onto the A6.

And from Junction 35 (Carnforth/Lancaster) down to Junction 33 on the southbound side where traffic is being diverted off onto the A6 via Garstang.

The crash itself is close to the Junction 33 turn.

Queues on the M6 due to the crash on Wednesday morning Pic: Traffic England

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We’re currently at the scene of a full closure on the M6 inbetween Junction 32 and Junction 33.

“The motorway is closed due to a road traffic collision and we anticipate this will be closed for a number of hours.

“Thank you in advance for your patience.”

National Highways North West is listing the motorway to re-open around 4.30am on Thursday (7 November).

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