Lanes closed after crash on M61 in Lancashire

Two lanes of the M61 were closed today after a three-vehicle crash.
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Traffic problems

The accident happened near junction 8 for Chorley at around 9.30am.

Northbound lanes one and two (of three) were closed and queues were building up.

The entry slip road was also closed as a result of the incident

Traffic was slow back to Rivington services

One lane of the M61 was reopened at 10.20am.