Live updates as M6 shut in both directions after seven people involved in crash
All traffic on the M6 has been halted after an accident involving an overturned lorry. The incident has caused a stoppage in both directions from J27 A5209 Crow Orchard Road, Standish.
According to traffic alert site Inrix, the accident took place on the M6 Northbound and traffic is also being held up in the Southbound direction. Lanes two and three are still closed. The site also reports that an air ambulance is currently at the scene.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We know many of you will be impacted in some way by the current closure of the M6 and we just wanted to give you the latest. We were called at 2.07pm today following reports of a collision involving a HGV, campervan and car on the northbound carriage of Junction 27 of the M6.
“Seven people have suffered injuries, although none are thought to be life-threatening. The collision has caused considerable damage to the central reservation and the HGV has also shed its load. Therefore, the motorway will be closed in both directions for a considerable amount of time. We will update you when we can.
“Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to report it online or call 101. Quote log 751 of 30th August 2024”
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