Car crashes into central reservation on M6 near Samlesbury

Lanes have reopened on the motorway near J31 (Samlesbury) heading northbound, but there are still long residual delays. Lancashire Police have confirmed a driver crashed their car into the central reservation, though it was a damage-only incident and no further information was given. The AA traffic website says: “Long delays due to earlier crash on the M6 northbound at J31 A59 Preston New Road (Samlesbury).

All lanes have been re-opened.”

National Highways is reporting that normal traffic conditions are not expected for at least another hour, between 6.30-6.45pm.

There are also delays heading southbound at J30, where the M6 meets the M61, and on the M61 northbound due to an earlier stalled vehicle.