M6 reopens near Lancaster after vehicle overturns in crash leaving driver injured
The M6 has reopened in both directions near Lancaster after a vehicle overturned in a crash that left a driver injured on Wednesday afternoon.
The collision happened on the northbound carriageway between Junction 32 (M55, Broughton) and Junction 33 (Hampson, Lancaster) and was first reported at around 3.15pm.
National Highways said the motorway was initially closed in both directions as emergency services attended the scene, bringing traffic to a standstill and causing long delays on the approaches.
Drivers faced delays of at least 30 minutes above normal journey times, with long queues forming in both directions.
The AA also reported the road was blocked, with significant disruption near Lancaster Services, which are located between the two junctions.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said officers were called at 3.13pm to reports of a collision involving a single vehicle.
“One vehicle was involved – it overturned and collided with an embankment on the hard shoulder,” the spokesperson said.
“The driver was treated for injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.”
At around 4.30pm, National Highways confirmed that traffic had been released on the southbound carriageway, while two lanes remained closed northbound as emergency services continued to work at the scene.
Shortly afterwards, National Highways said all lanes had reopened on the northbound carriageway between Junctions 32 and 33.
However, motorists were warned to expect residual delays of up to 65 minutes above usual journey times while traffic continued to clear, with drivers urged to plan ahead.
Traffic has since returned to normal.