Police, paramedics and the fire service were all called to the scene
An air ambulance has landed following a “multi-vehicle” crash on the M6. Emergency services were called to the motorway at around 10.30am today, Monday, July 14 to a report of a crash between junctions 32 for (Broughton Interchange) and junction 34 (Halton Interchange).
The M6 southbound is closed in both directions and the roundabout on the A6 (Lancaster Road), heading on to the M6 at Junction 33 is also closed. Lancashire Police said there may be tailbacks heading into the Preston area, and up towards Cumbria.
Drivers have been warned to avoid the area and take alternative routes. Police officers and other emergency services remain at the scene where the ambulance service are treating people.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “This is very much in its early stages, but we anticipate that the motorway and A6 junction will be closed for some time, as we, and our colleagues respond to the incident. We know that it may be frustrating to have your journey delayed, or your route changed.
“We ask that you please be patient and understand that our officers and colleagues are working to resume normality as soon as they can. At this stage, our priority is responding to the collision, and we will bring you updates when we are able to.”
There is currently a diversion in place. People are advised to follow the Hollow Diamond diversion route:
- Exit the M6 at J33 (Lancaster South)
- At the roundabout take the first exit at A6 Garstang, Blackpool, Fleetwood
- Follow the A6 southbound through Garstang, Bilsborrow, Barton,Broughton to M55 J1 (Broughton)
- Take the first roundabout exit for Birmingham M6
- Follow the M55 to re-join the M6 J32, heading south towards Birmingham
A spokesperson for National Highways said: “If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”
Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service said: “We are in attendance at a road traffic collision on M6 North and Southbound between junction 33 to Forton Services.
“Road closures will remain in place for some time. Please avoid the area and find alternative travel routes.”
If you witnessed the crash, or have information or dashcam footage, please get in touch on 101 quoting log 0430 of 14th July.
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