Lorry 'collides' with person on M55 causing major delays and closures
A lorry has collided with a pedestrian on the M55.
The Eastbound carriageway of the M55 has now reopened after a lorry ‘collided’ with a pedestrian near Broughton this morning.
The Westbound carriageway heading towards Blackpool remains closed. Emergency services were called to an incident between J1 and J2 near Broughton at around 8am.
It has now been confirmed by Lancashire Police that a lorry collided with a pedestrian. A spokesperson said: “We were called at 7.55am today to the M55 at Broughton to a report of a collision.
“The emergency services attended and found that a lorry had been in collision with a pedestrian.
“We ask that you avoid the area and plan a different route, allowing extra time for your journey.Anyone who witnessed the collision, please contact 101 – quoting log 0249 of 11th November.”
Delays are expected to continue throughout this afternoon. More updates to follow.