Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 6th November 2024, at 15:55hrs
One person is confirmed to have died following the collision
The M6 Motorway is closed following the collision that involved a lorry and several other vehicles between Junction 32 and Junction 33 on Wednesday morning.
Police have confirmed that sadly, one person has died as a result and many others suffering serious injuries.
In a statement released this afternoon, Lancashire Police said:
“We told you earlier that the M6 motorway was closed and we wanted to give you a bit more information.
We were called at about 11.20am today to reports of a serious collision on the motorway close to junction 33.
The collision involved an HGV travelling northbound which crossed onto the southbound carriageway and collided with a number of other vehicles.
Very sadly the collision has resulted in one fatality and a number of other serious injuries. Our thoughts are with all those affected at this time.
Emergency services remain at the scene and the motorway remains closed in both directions between junctions 32 and 33 while we continue to deal with the incident. The closure is likely to stay in place for some considerable time so please check before you travel as diversions are in place.:
You can check the latest travel updates and diversion routes here Travel alerts – National Highways
Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any information can call us on 101 quoting log 0564 of today. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
National Highways posting on X said, “M6 still Closed in both directions between jumctions 33 Lamcaster and junction 32 Preston following earlier collision. Delays of up to 70 minutes expected Northbound and 30-minute delays expected Southbound.”
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