PART of the M6 remains closed following a fatal crash yesterday (November 6).
As of this morning (November 7), only lanes one and two on the northbound carriageway have been reopened between junctions 32 and 33.
The southbound carriageway remains closed for resurfacing work, according to Lancashire Police.
The collision involved a HGV travelling northbound which crossed onto the southbound carriageway, overturning and colliding with several other vehicles at around 11.20am yesterday morning.
One person died and others were seriously injured.
In an update from Lancashire Police, they said: "Traffic is still expected to be heavy in this area until the full carriageways reopens.
"Please plan your journey accordingly and we will provide a further update once all lanes are reopened."
A spokesperson from National Highways said: "Complex recovery, clear up works and barrier repairs continue at the scene."
Complex recovery and collision clear-up work continues and the #M6 remains closed in both directions between J33 near #Garstang and J32 (#M55, near #Blackpool) following the serious collision which occurred yesterday morning.
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) November 7, 2024
Diversion details here: https://t.co/oszhkj4m66 pic.twitter.com/m6Vik3XOwx
Road users traveling southbound are advised to follow the Hollow Diamond diversion route:
Exit the M6 at J33 (Lancaster South)
At the roundabout take the first exit at A6 Garstang, Blackpool, Fleetwood
Follow the A6 southbound through Garstang, Bilsborrow, Barton,
Broughton to M55 J1 (Broughton)
Take the first roundabout exit for Birmingham M6
Follow the M55 to re-join the M6 J32, heading south towards Birmingham
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