Fylde coast motorists planning journeys on M6 warned they face delays at Preston

Fylde coast motorists using the M6 southbound face delays around Preston after a crash this morning.

Blackpool motorists heading further afield today are being warned to leave more time for the journey after an incident on the M6.

There are delays northbound from Junction 29 and also southbound from Junction 32. Congestion is also building with tailbacks onto the M61 northbound | National Highways

placeholder image — There are delays northbound from Junction 29 and also southbound from Junction 32. Congestion is also building with tailbacks onto the M61 northbound | National Highways

There are delays on the M6 around Preston after a crash this morning.

Traffic has been released, but lanes are still closed to facilitate recovery work | National Highways

Emergency services were called to the scene near junction 31 at Samlesbury Interchange where a vehicle crashed into the central reservation barrier.

All lanes were initially closed in both directions while police and National Highways worked at the scene.

Traffic has since been released, but lanes next to the central reservation reman closed both ways between junctions 31 (Samlesbury) and 30 (M61), while recovery work takes place.

There are delays northbound from Junction 29 and also southbound from Junction 32. Congestion is also building with tailbacks onto the M61 northbound.

Lancashire Police were approached for further details.