M6 closed LIVE updates as motorway shut following crash

Part of the M6 has been closed in Lancashire following a crash.

The motorway is shut northbound between junctions 33 and 34, near Lancaster, this morning (September 8).

Lancashire Police says the road is likely to be 'closed for some time' following the incident.

A force spokesperson wrote on Facebook: "We want to update you and let you know that M6 northbound is currently closed between junctions 33 and 34 due to a road traffic collision.

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"We anticipate that the road will be closed for some time, whilst we make sure the road is safe.

"In the meantime, we’d recommend looking for an alternative route and driving carefully, leaving plenty of extra time to get to your destination."

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Further details about the incident are yet to be confirmed.

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These are the latest queues in the area.

Lancashire Police says the road is now back open, with one lane closed.

Part of the M6 has been closed northbound following a crash this morning.

The stretch between junctions 33 and 34 has been shut following a collision, according to Lancashire Police.

It says the road will be closed 'for some time' following the incident.

Traffic is building up approaching the scene.

Further details about the incident are yet to be confirmed.

Updates will be posted in this blog when they are available.