Delays easing on M55 after lanes closed following 'police incident' near Preston
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
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.


Police later confirmed the incident was “resolved safely”.
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Hide Ad30-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.
National Highways said traffic was expected to return to normal by 1pm.
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