M6 blocked northbound after smash

The M6 was partially blocked in both directions near Preston after a smash just before the teatime rush hour.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Mar 2018, 16:09 BST

Updated 23rd Mar 2018, 17:15 BST

M6 looking north - photo Highways England

The crash happened in lane four of the northbound carriageway when a silver car collided with the central reservation between junction 29 at Lostock Hall and junction 31 at Preston at around 3.50pm.

Emergency services closed three lanes on the southbound carriageway while they dealt with the incident.

Queues built up on both the M6 and M61 heading towards Preston due to the blockage. The incident also affected traffic on the M55 heading towards the M6.

It is not known at this stage if there have been any casualties.