Major M6 crash brings traffic to a standstill as motorists warned to expect severe delays

Both Northbound and Southbound lanes on the M6 had been closed for some time from J27 at Standish and J28 at Leyland, but Lancashire Police recently offered an update to notify drivers that the Southbound road has now reopened.

The Northbound lane, however, remains closed.

The initial social media post by Lancashire Road Police said: “Please be advised that the M6 is closed in both directions, close to Junction 27 due to a road traffic collision.

“Please avoid the area as traffic is building, and we're working as quickly as we can to relieve those in stand-still. We anticipate the motorway will be closed for some time but we will provide regular updates as often as we can. We thank you in advance for your patience. “