M6 traffic updates after crash on motorway in Preston causes delays

There were delays on the northbound M6 after a crash in Preston this morning (Monday, April 3).
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 3rd Apr 2023, 08:04 BST
Updated 3rd Apr 2023, 12:22 BST
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There were 5 miles of congestion after the crash between junctions 31 (A59 Preston New Road / Samlesbury) and 31a (Bluebell Way / Longridge).

Lane 1 (of four) was closed while emergency services attended and the vehicle was recovered.

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National Highways said the closure caused delays of around 25 minutes, as well around 2.5 miles of congestion falling back onto the M61 at junction 9 (M65 Interchange) at Clayton Brook.

There are 5 miles of congestion after the crash between junctions 31 (A59 Preston New Road / Samlesbury) and 31a (Bluebell Way / Longridge)There are 5 miles of congestion after the crash between junctions 31 (A59 Preston New Road / Samlesbury) and 31a (Bluebell Way / Longridge)
There are 5 miles of congestion after the crash between junctions 31 (A59 Preston New Road / Samlesbury) and 31a (Bluebell Way / Longridge)

An ambulance and three fire engines attended the scene and one casualty was treated by paramedics.

There were further morning delays on the M6 after a car broke down near Leyland. Two lanes were closed between junctions 28 (Leyland) and 27 (Standish), causing around 7 miles of congestion.

Traffic was stopped briefly for recovery work with motorists delayed for around 50 minutes.

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