A significant closure of a major UK motorway has been in effect overnight and into the morning due to a car crash that prompted a substantial response from emergency services.
The M6 has been inaccessible in both directions since approximately 10 pm last night following a severe collision. Police and paramedics are on site between junctions 27 and 28 near Standish in Greater Manchester.
Lancashire Police have disclosed the involvement of two vehicles in the incident but have not shared additional details. Police officers are present at the scene this morning conducting collision investigation activities.
A complete closure is currently enforced along with alternative routes for diversion.
In a statement released this morning, Lancashire Police mentioned that ongoing investigations are being carried out following the two-vehicle collision.
The police force stated, “The M6 remains closed between J27 (Standish) and J28 (Leyland) due to a crash yesterday and will continue to be shut for an extended period, affecting rush hour.”
The collision reportedly occurred near Charnock Richard services on the southbound lane, involving two vehicles. An inquiry is in progress, and the motorway remains shut while officers conduct inquiries.
Authorities urge the public to avoid speculating online or elsewhere and show patience if their travel is delayed or rerouted. Delays on the northbound M6 have extended to 130 minutes, with National Highways cautioning drivers about potential delays of over 100 minutes this morning.
National Highways North-West stated that an accident investigation is ongoing, with a full closure still in place on the southbound M6 between J28 and J27, leading to delays exceeding 60 minutes.
According to National Highways, the M6 remains closed in both directions between J28 and J27 following a serious collision last night.
A spokesperson from National Highways informed that all traffic within the closures has been released, with Lancashire Police conducting collision investigations. Recovery and cleanup operations will follow once the investigations are completed.
Traffic within the southbound closure area has been cleared, and traffic on the northbound carriageway is being directed past the scene in lane 1.
Lancashire Police provided an update on their Facebook page, advising the closure between J27 (Standish) and J28 (Leyland) due to a collision, urging drivers to seek alternative routes.
Emergency services are present at the scene, attending to individuals involved. The authorities ask the community to refrain from online speculation and assure that detailed updates will be provided when available.
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