The M6 remains closed in both directions to the south of Leyland after a serious crash.
Emergency services were called to the scene close to Charnock Richard services shortly after 10pm on Sunday (26 October).
Lancashire Police say two vehicles were involved in the collision.The crash took place on the southbound carriageway between Junction 28 (Leyland) and Junction 27 (Standish).
Traffic already on the motorway within the closures was released during a two hour period by National Highways North West and emergency services.
The motorway has remained closed and diversion routes are in place via the A49, A581 and A5209. The closures are expected to be in place until around 5.45am on Monday (27 October).
A police spokesperson said: “An investigation into how the collision occurred will commence, and whilst we understand that this may cause some discussion in the local community, we do ask that you please refrain from speculating online or otherwise. When we are able to provide you with more detail, we will bring you an update.
“We know that some of you may be stuck in the traffic caused by this road closure and that it may be frustrating to have your journey changed or delayed. We ask that you please be patient and allow our officers and colleagues to work to resume normality as soon as we can.”
If you have information or footage to assist police enquiries call 101 quoting log 1162 of 26th October.
