Travel chaos as M55 is closed in both directions due to crash
There is no timeline for the motorway being reopened and major delays are expected throughout the morning.
The M55 is currently closed in both directions after a serious collision took place near Broughton this morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene on approach to the M6 junction 31A at around 8.30am.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police confirmed that they are currently on scene, and that both carriageways have been closed to allow emergency services to attend the collision.
Lancashire Police said: “The M55 is currently closed in both directions at Broughton, where it joins with junction 32 of the M6, to allow the emergency services to attend a collision.
“We ask that you avoid the area, plan a different route and allow more time for your journey. Thank you for your patience and we will update when the motorway reopens.”
There is no timeline for the motorway being reopened and major delays are expected throughout the morning.