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- Motorists are experiencing delays on the M61
- There have been reports of two separate crashes on either side of the motorway
- A lane has been closed on both the Northbound and Southbound sides of the M61 between Rivington Services and Chorley this afternoon.
- Both closures were caused by crashes.
- More to follow.
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