‘Two air ambulances land’ on motorway as M6 closes after lorry crash
All emergency services are currently attending the crash on the M6
Updated 14:37, 06 Nov 2024
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Part of the M6 has closed after a lorry overturned. Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on the southbound carriageway of the motorway[1] between J33 near Lancaster and J32 near Preston.
National Highways confirmed a HGV crashed with the central reservation and subsequently overturned, coming to a stop on its side, on the opposite carriageway. Eyewitnesses said they saw two air ambulances land at the scene, however the extent of injuries is currently unknown.
There are “severe delays” on the motorway, with congestion reaching J34 near the Halton[2] Interchange and delays of more than hour. Lancashire Police said they “anticipated” the motorway will be closed for a “number of hours” – the incident has been ongoing since 11.30am.
One eyewitness told the ECHO[5]: “We were stuck traveling back to Liverpool, they [emergency services] are turning motorists around and allowing us to drive the wrong way down the carriageway with police escorting people to the next junction. Police and highways – HATO – have been great.” There are currently diversion routes in place.
The crash on the M6 near J33 and J32(Image: Handout )
Drivers travelling southbound 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
Drivers travelling northbound are advised to follow the Hollow Circle diversion route:
- Exit the M6 at J32 onto the M55
- Follow the M55 to J1
- Exit the J1 and take the third exit on to the A6Follow the A6 through Broughton, Barton, Bilsborrow and Garstang Re-join the M6 at J33 to continue north.
References
- ^ crash on the southbound carriageway of the motorway (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ Halton (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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- ^ the ECHO (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)