M61 traffic is stopped southbound between Chorley and Bolton North due to collision

The M61 at ChorleyThe M61 at Chorley
The M61 at Chorley
Traffic has been temporarily stopped on the M61 due to a collision.

Highways England say the stoppage is southbound at junction 8 Chorley to junction 6 Bolton North.

Traffic Officers and Lancs Road Police are currently at scene,

North West Ambulance are on their way to the area to assist.