20-minute delays reported on M6 following multi-vehicle crash near Preston

Heavy traffic was building on the southbound carriageway near junction 32 (Broughton) at around 5pm on Friday (June 23).

A multi-vehicle collision was reported near junction 31 (Samlesbury) at approximately 3.20pm.

All lanes have since reopened, but residual delays remained in the area, with rush-hour commuters experiencing delays of around 20 minutes.

Traffic was also backing up to the new junction on the M55 eastbound near Higher Bartle.