The M61 was brought to a standstill due to a crash during peak travel time.
Emergency services were called to the M61 on the northbound carriageway between junction 6 for Horwich and junction 8 for Chorley at around 7.30am on Monday morning (22 December).
All traffic is reportedly stopped and there are severe delays heading northbound as a result.
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On the southbound carriageway, there is a lane closure and further delays as commuters slow past the scene of the crash to look.
North West Ambulance Service is also in attendance.
Blog Preston has contacted the police for more information.
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