M6 traffic LIVE updates as THREE lanes shut after trailer overturns

Drivers are being warned to expect disruption on the M6 after a trailer overturned on the road.

Three lanes of traffic are currently closed this morning (May 25) on the northbound carriageway in Wigan, between junctions 25 at Bryn and 26 for the M58 Orrell Interchange.

Traffic cameras from National Highways show a vehicle on its side in the outside lane, close to the central reservation.

Two lanes of traffic were closed off by cones earlier this morning and highways officers can be seen in attendance.

A third lane of traffic has now also been closed past the crash scene, while firefighters work in the area.

An earlier post from Inrix said: "Two lanes closed due to overturned trailer on M6 Northbound from J25 (Bryn) to J26 M58 (Orrell Interchange)."

Traffic is currently 'coping well' with the incident, according to Inrix, but the road is expected to get busier as Sunday morning goes on.

Details on the nature of the collision are yet to be confirmed.

Emergency services have been approached for further information.

This is a live event. Follow the latest updates below.

Traffic now appears to be down to one lane past the crash scene as emergency services work in the area.

Emergency services are now working at the scene.

Firefighters are in attendance.

Motorists are warned to expect possible disruption on the M6 northbound this morning as two lanes are closed.

A trailer has overturned in the outside lane between junctions 25 and 26, in Wigan.

The incident will affect drivers heading north towards areas including Blackpool, the Lake District and Scotland, with the road expected to get busier as the morning progresses.

Highways officers are working at the scene, with traffic heading past in two out of four lanes.