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Reason why M61 near Chorley was closed in both directions last night
Emergency services shut off the M61 in both directions at junction eight near Millennium Way, Chorley.
The closure was implemented just after 10pm.
There were delays of up to 20 minutes in both directions, with congestion stretching back over a mile.
At the time, limited details were shared, with National Highways stating the closure was due to a police-led incident.
This morning, a spokesperson from Lancashire Police confirmed to The Bolton News that the incident was a “concern for welfare that was safely resolved”.
The spokesperson said: “We got the call at 8:56pm last night.
“The M61 was closed at Junction 8 for a short period.”
After around 40 minutes, the road was reopened in both directions, and National Highways thanked drivers for their patience.
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