(File pic) Delays are expected on the M6 (Image: GETTY)
The in Lancashire is closed in both directions between J27 Shevington Interchange (Wigan, Parbold, Standish, Chorley A5209) and J28 Leyland Interchange (Leyland B5256) following a “serious incident”, said on Sunday afternoon.
Emergency services, including Lancashire Police, North West Ambulance Service and a helicopter from North West Air Ambulance, were all sent to attend the scene, with the support of National Highways Traffic Officers.
The road closure, which National Highways said it’s expected to continue for a “protracted period of time” to allow officials to carry out a full collision investigation, is promoting delays.
Lancashire police have issued an “avoid the area” warning this afternoon.
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Traffic being released
The M6 is expected to remain closed ‘for some time’, police have said.
Traffic is being released on the northbound between J27 () and J28 () via the rear of the queue. Traffic will be released southbound shortly. We’ll keep you posted.
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Diversion in place
Northbound traffic is being diverted via the hollow diamond diversion symbol:
Leave the M6 NB Jct 27 and at the roundabout, join A5209.
At the A5209/A49 junction, turn left onto the A49 and follow for approx. 5.5 miles.
At the A49/A581 junction, turn right onto the A581 headed eastbound.
At the A581/B5252 roundabout, join the B5252 headed northbound and at the next roundabout, join Euxton Lane westbound.
At Euxton Ln/Central Drive junction, follow Central Drive for approx. 1 mile.
At Central Drive/B5248 junction, follow the B5248 headed westbound.
At the B5248/A49 junction, turn right onto A49 northbound.
At the A49/B5256 junction, turn left on to the B5256 westbound and continue to rejoin the M6 northbound.
Warning issued by the police over the collision
Lancashire Police have issued an ‘avoid the area’ warning this afternoon.
A statement online read: “Please be advised that the M6 is closed in both directions, close to Junction 27 Standish – Junction 28 Leyland due to a road traffic collision.
“Please avoid the area as traffic is building, and we’re working as quickly as we can to relieve those in stand-still.
“We anticipate the motorway will be closed for some time but we will provide regular updates as often as we can. We thank you in advance for your patience.”
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