M6 traffic: Huge delays on major motorway as 'seriously injured' man rushed to care

All lanes have now reopened on the M6, according to Preston Police.

Traffic conditions are now further worsened, as normal traffic is expected to return sometime between 10.30pm and 10.45pm J33 and J32 on the M6, according to National Highways.

“No time has been given when the carriageway will reopen", a spokesperson of National Highways said on X. "Trapped traffic is currently be released by emergency services.”

National Highways has extended the delays, with normal traffic conditions now not expected until between 9.30pm and 9.45pm between junctions J33 and J32 on the M6.

Normal traffic conditions are not expected until between 6.45pm and 7pm, according to National Highways.

According to National Highways, there are currently delays of two hours against expected traffic on the M6.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 4 and 4.15pm later today.

National Highways has released a statment about the collision.

It reads: "Following a serious collision on the M6 southbound in Lancashire a full closure has been implemented from J32 near Galgate to allow emergency services to work at scene.

"North West Air Ambulance are currently en route and it's expected that the northbound carriageway will be stopped when they arrive to enable them to land.

"Numerous National Highways Traffic Officers have been dispatched and are en route to assist Lancashire Constabulary, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service in their response to this collision."

Lancashire Police told Express.co.uk:

"We received a report of a collision involving one vehicle between junction 32 and 33 of the M6 at around 2pm today.

"A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

"Four other people also suffered injuries and have been taken to hospital.

"The motorway is closed in both directions between junctions 32 and 33 and we will bring you an update when we’re able to.

"If you have any footage or information that can assist our enquiries, please contact 101 quoting log 0814 of July 22."

An X user stuck on the M6 has shared a picture showing a helicopter flying onto the scene of the collision.

"Major incident closing M6 north and southbound near Bilsborrow, medical helicopter now moving in", the caption read. 

If you can't see the Tweet, click here.

"We anticipate this will be closed for some time", Lancashire Police said.

"Please avoid the area and use an alternative route where possible.

"We’ll provide an update once cleared and thank you in advance for your patience."

An X user has shared the endless barrage of cars stopped due to the collision, tweeting : "lil bit stuck on the M6". 

If you can't see the Tweet, click here.

To avoid the affected area, exit the M6 at Junction 33 (Lancaster South).

At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the A6 towards Garstang, Blackpool, and Fleetwood. Continue southbound on the A6 through Garstang, Bilsborrow, Barton, and Broughton until you reach Junction 1 of the M55 (Broughton).

At the roundabout, take the first exit onto the M55 towards Birmingham. Proceed on the M55 to Junction 32 of the M6, then head south towards Birmingham.

Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of this breaking news incident.

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a crash on the M6 in Lancashire.

The Express.co.uk team has contacted Lancashire Police and North West Ambulance Service for further information. We will bring you more updates as we receive them.