M6 traffic: THREE lanes shut after trailer overturns
Drivers were warned to expect disruption on the M6 after a trailer overturned on the road. Three lanes of traffic were closed this morning (May 25) on the northbound carriageway in Wigan, between junctions 25 at Bryn and 26 for the M58 Orrell Interchange. Traffic cameras from National Highways showed a vehicle on its side in the outside lane, close to the central reservation.
Two lanes of traffic were closed off by cones earlier this morning and highways officers can be seen in attendance. A third lane of traffic was later closed past the crash scene, while firefighters worked in the area. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Just after 8am this morning (Sunday, May 25), firefighters were called to reports of an overturned van and trailer on the M6 between junctions 25 and 26.
"Two fire engines from Wigan fire station quickly arrived at the scene, which involved a van that had been towing a food trailer. "As trailer contained several cooking gas canisters, crews used gas monitors to ensure the vehicle was safe before the arrival of the Highways agency. Crews remain at the scene while the vehicle is being recovered."
The incident has since cleared.
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