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M55 crash: LIVE updates after rush hour collision near Preston results in six miles of congestion and two-hour delays

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A crash on the link road between the M55 and the M6 resulted in long delays near Preston.

All lanes were reportedly closed following a collision on the link road between the M55 eastbound and the M6 southbound at junction 32 (Broughton).

The collision – which occurred at approximately 4.50pm – resulted in heavy congestion in the area.

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“There are four miles of congestion on the M55 eastbound leading back towards junction 3,” a spokesman for National Highways said.

“Please allow extra journey time.”

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LIVE updates after rush hour crash on M55 near Preston on Friday, January 6

Key Events

  • Crash closes link road between the M55 eastbound and the M6 southbound at junction 32
  • Six miles of congestion and two-hour delays reported
  • Traffic officers and emergency services called to scene
  • Motorists urged to avoid the area if possible
  • All lanes reopen

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Traffic has returned to normal

Three-miles of congestion and 30-minute delays remain

One lane reopens on M55 eastbound

Two-hour delays remain in the area.

Congestion building on routes in and out of Fulwood as motorists attempt to divert

Traffic maps show congestion has stretched back to junction 3 (Wesham Interchange)

“Avoid area if possible"

Reports suggest the crash involved multiple vehicles

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