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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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Hide Ad“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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