Major injury update from police after horror M55 crash causes massive traffic jams into Blackpool

Lancashire Police have issued a major update following a horror crash on the M55 earlier today.

The collision, which occurred at roughly 10.45am, involved a flat bed lorry colliding with a stationary car on the hard shoulder, with the impact causing the lorry to overturn. The aftermath of the incident was described by an eyewitness as ‘very serious-looking’.

An air ambulance was also seen at the scene, with authorities confirming that the driver of the lorry suffered a minor injury. With the two outside lanes now open, the inside lane and hard shoulder remain closed for cleaning the the removal of debris.

Motorists are still being urged to avoid the motorway following the crash, which occurred on the westbound carriageway approximately one mile before Junction 4. Emergency services were first called to the incident at 10.46am.

An air ambulance, three fire engines, several police vehicles and multiple ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene. The air ambulance left at 11.21am, at which point traffic was at a complete standstill, causing long tailbacks.

In the hot weather, many motorists caught in the queues have switched off their engines and got out of their vehicles while waiting for the road to reopen. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes while emergency services continue to deal with the incident.