The M61 in Lancashire is closed southbound between J8 (Chorley) and J6 (Horwich) following a serious multiple vehicle collision.
Lancashire police are leading the response to the incident and are in the process of carrying out investigation work at the scene.
Investigation work is taking place from J8 A674 Millennium Way (Chorley) to J6 A6027 De Havilland Way (Horwich).
Emergency services were called three hours ago.
National Highways Traffic Officers and contractors are in attendance and assisting with strategic closures on the approach.
Plans are being made to release the traffic caught within closure.
The northbound closures has now been lifted with the southbound carriageway likely to remain in place throughout the night.
Diversion Route: Road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the Hollow Square diversion symbol on road signs.
Exit the M61 southbound at J8 At the M61 J8/A674 roundabout, follow A674 westbound for approx. 1 mile.
At the A674/A6 roundabout, follow the A6 southbound for approx. 10 miles.
At A6/A6027 roundabout, follow the A6027 eastbound for approx 1 mile.
At the A6027/M61 Jct 6 roundabout, rejoin the M61 southbound.
The event is expected to clear between 07:45 and 08:00 on 16 October 2024
Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com
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