M6 delays between Preston and Lancaster due to crash

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The M6 around junction 33 today
The M6 around junction 33 today
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There are delays on the M6 northbound this afternoon due to a serious crash.

There has been a crash between junction 33 and 34 at Lancaster that has closed two out of the three lanes. The incident was first reported by National Highways: North West at around 2pm today (8 October).

Normal traffic conditions are expected to resume between 4.30pm and 4.45pm. The incident is expected to be clear by around 4pm.

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The incident has resulted in standstill traffic on the northbound carriageway from around junction 33 at Lancaster South.

This traffic is building and there are currently delays of around 90 minutes on top of usual journey time as a result.

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