Long delays reported on M6 and M55 after ‘crash blocks motorway’ near Preston

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A crash reportedly blocked the M6 near Preston, resulting in long delays in the area.

The crash reportedly occurred on the southbound carriageway near junction 31 (Samlesbury) at approximately 4.50pm on Wednesday (May 31).

Long delays were reported on the M6 following the incident, with traffic backing up to Bilsborrow.

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Congestion was also backing up to junction 3 (Wesham) on the M55 eastbound.

Motorists were stuck in long queues as the scene was clearedMotorists were stuck in long queues as the scene was cleared
Motorists were stuck in long queues as the scene was cleared

“Nasty accident M6 southbound just before junction 31,” one person wrote on social media.

“Motorway blocked.”

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