Lane closure in place after M6 crash in Preston
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UPDATE - 2.20pm - The lane closure has been removed and the road is open again.
The M6 had been reduced to three lanes after a crash on the northbound carriageway - between J31A (B6242 Bluebell Way, Longridge) and J32 (M55, Broughton Interchange) - shortly before 1pm.
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Hide AdAmbulance crews attended the scene, but details on casualties are not yet available.
Speeds were reduced on approach to the accident scene whilst emergency services worked in lane 1 and the vehicles were recovered.
A Highways spokesman said: "The M6 northbound at J31A (Preston East, Longridge) to J32 (Broughton Interchange, Blackpool, Preston North) - 1 lane has been closed due to a collision.
"Traffic Officers are currently at scene, with NW Ambulance on their way to the area to assist."
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