M6 northbound closed near Manchester after serious crash between car and lorry - latest updates

The M6 northbound is closed between junctions 27 and 28 following a serious crash between a car and a lorry. Emergency services are at the scene.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area, although a diversion is in place. Road users should follow the hollow diamond diversion after leaving the M6 at junction 27, taking the A5209, A49, A581, B5252, Euxton Lane, Central Drive, B5248 and A49 to rejoin the M6 at junction 28.

National Highways, who tweeted the incident at 12.27am on Sunday morning, said: “The M6 in Lancashire is closed northbound between J27 and J28 due to a serious collision involving a car and a Heavy Goods Vehicle. Lancashire Police and emergency services are in scene.”

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The M6 northbound is closed between junctions 27 and 28 following a serious crash between a car and a lorry. Emergency services are at the scene.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area, although a diversion is in place.

Road users should follow the hollow diamond diversion after leaving the M6 at junction 27, taking the A5209, A49, A581, B5252, Euxton Lane, Central Drive, B5248 and A49 to rejoin the M6 at junction 28.