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Multi-vehicle crash and fire closes all lanes on M6 southbound

Posted on - 1st February, 2025 - 10:35pm | Author - | Posted in - Chorley News, Lancashire Police, Preston News, Roads, South Ribble News, Transport
The M6 southbound between junction 28 and 27 this evening
The M6 southbound between junction 28 and 27 this evening

All lanes on the M6 southbound are currently being held by emergency services due to a multi-vehicle collision and a car fire in the aftermath.

The incident, which happened between junction 28 for Leyland and junction 27 for Appley Bridge and Standish was first reported at around 9.55pm this evening (1 February).

Lancashire Police, Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service are all in attendance.

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There are delays of 45 minutes heading southbound as a result of the incident.

National Highways: North West have confirmed that all traffic is being held while emergency services attend the scene and multiple witness reports indicated that there were more than two vehicles involved.

Two vehicles were involved in the crash – both hitting the central reservation. One driver received minor injuries.

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