Delays easing on M55 after lanes closed following 'police incident' near Preston

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Long delays were building on the M55 due to a “police incident” near Preston today.

Emergency services said they responded to a “concern for welfare” call at around midday today.

Delays were building on both sides of the motorway as officers attended.

Long delays were building on the M55 due a “police incident” near Preston on February 3Long delays were building on the M55 due a “police incident” near Preston on February 3
Long delays were building on the M55 due a “police incident” near Preston on February 3 | National Highways

Police later confirmed the incident was “resolved safely”.

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30-minutes delays were reported between junctions 1 and 2 on the westbound carriageway during the closure, as well as between junctions 3 and 2 eastbound.

Motorists attempting to join the M55 eastbound from the A585 also faced long delays.

National Highways said traffic was expected to return to normal by 1pm.

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