M6 Motorway J32-J33 Closed Due To Serious Collision

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 22nd July 2024, at 15:00hrs

The M6 motorway is currently closed between junctions 32 and 33 in both directions due to a serious collision.

In a post on social media, Lancashire Police said,

“The M6 J32-J33 is closed in both directions due to a road traffic collision.  We anticipate this will be closed for some time. Please avoid the area and use an alternative route where possible. We’ll provide an update once cleared and thank you in advance for your patience.

Traffic is at a standstill on both sides and is likely to be congested for several hours.

In a post on their website, National Highways said,

“Following a serious collision on the M6 southbound in Lancashire a full closure has been implemented from J32 near Galgate to allow emergency services to work at scene.

North West Air Ambulance are currently en route and it’s expected that the northbound carriageway will be stopped when they arrive to enable them to land.

Numerous National Highways Traffic Officers have been dispatched and are en route to assist Lancashire Constabulary, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service in their response to this collision.

Diversion route: 
Road users are advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbols on road signs.

Exit M6 J33 (Lancaster South)
At roundabout take first exit A6 Garstang, Blackpool, Fleetwood
Follow A6 southbound through Garstang, Bilsborrow, Barton,
Broughton to M55 J1 (Broughton)
Take first roundabout exit, Birmingham M6
Follow M55 to M6 J32, head south towards Birmingham
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.

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our  www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional twitter feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.

#update

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said:

“We received a report of a collision involving one vehicle between junction 32 and 33 of the M6 at around 2pm today.

“A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

“Four other people also suffered injuries and have been taken to hospital.

“The motorway is closed in both directions between junctions 32 and 33 and we will bring you an update when we’re able to.

“If you have any footage or information that can assist our enquiries, please contact 101 quoting log 0814 of July 22.”