The northbound carriageway is shut in Lancashire
The M6 motorway in Lancashire is closed following a serious crash tonight (Sunday, February 15 into Monday, February 16).
The northbound carriageway is shut to traffic between Junction 32 and Junction 33.
The closure was first reported at around 11.40pm, with some motorists caught within the shut stretch of road.
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The crash involves two cars and all emergency services are at the scene.
A National Highways spokesperson said: “The M6 in Lancashire is closed northbound between J32 (M55) and J33 (Galgate) due to a serious collision involving two cars.
“Emergency services are in attendance. Thanks for your patience if you’re caught within the closure.”
Inrix, the traffic data company, said: “M6 Northbound closed due to serious accident, two cars involved from J32 M55 (Broughton Interchange) to J33 A6 Preston Lancaster Road (Lancaster South / Garstang).”
Elsewhere on the north west road network tonight, the M66 is shut in Greater Manchester following a serious four-vehicle crash.
The following diversion route is in place: M6 north traffic is advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol:
- Exit M6 J32 onto M55
- Follow M55 to J1
- Exit the M1 and take the third exit on to the A6
- Follow the A6 through Broughton, Barton, Bilsborrow and Garstang
- Rejoin the M6 at J33
M55 eastbound traffic intending to join the M6 northbound is also advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol:
- Exit the M55 eastbound at J1 (Broughton)
- Take the first exit at the roundabout onto the A6 northbound towards Garstang
- Follow the A6 northbound through Broughton, Barton, Bilsborrow and Garstang to then re-join the M6 northbound at J33