Severe delays on M6, M61 and M65 after lorry accident in Preston

There are severe delays on the M6 after an accident involving a lorry this morning (Tuesday, March 7).
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 7th Mar 2023, 09:09 GMT
Updated 7th Mar 2023, 15:40 GMT
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Two lanes are currently closed between junctions 31 (A59 Preston New Road / Samlesbury) and 31a (B6242 Bluebell Way / Longridge).

A lorry has shed some of its load of sawdust after breaking heavily to avoid a collision just before junction 31a.

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The scattered debris led to the closure of lanes 1 and 2, causing congestion back to junction 29 (M65 / Lostock Hall) and junction 9 of the M61 at Walton Summit.

National Highways reported delays of around 60 minutes while the cleanup continued this morningNational Highways reported delays of around 60 minutes while the cleanup continued this morning
National Highways reported delays of around 60 minutes while the cleanup continued this morning

National Highways reported delays of around 60 minutes while Lancashire Police said it expects the partial closure to remain for a few hours whilst the cleanup continues.

Footage showing miles of queued traffic on the M61 between Chorley and Preston can be viewed in our video player

No injuries were reported.

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A HGV shed some of its cargo of sawdust after braking heavily to avoid a collision on the M6 in Preston this morning (Tuesday, March 7)A HGV shed some of its cargo of sawdust after braking heavily to avoid a collision on the M6 in Preston this morning (Tuesday, March 7)
A HGV shed some of its cargo of sawdust after braking heavily to avoid a collision on the M6 in Preston this morning (Tuesday, March 7)

M55 traffic delays after crash involving multiple cars towards Blackpool

Motorists also battled with delays on the M55 towards Blackpool this morning.

One lane was closed on the westbound carriageway between junctions 3 (A585 Fleetwood Road / Kirkham) and 4 (A583 Preston New Road / Blackpool).

A number of cars were reportedly involved in the crash, with police, fire and ambulance crews attending the scene.

National Highways said it expected normal traffic to resume by 11.15am.

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