A MAJOR UK motorway has been forced to close in both directions after a horror smash between two cars and a lorry – sparking rush hour chaos.
Cops are probing the “serious collision” that occurred near Lancaster, , late last night.
The closure has sparked severe rush hour delays on the M6Credit: Highways England
Emergency crews were scrambled to the crash just before midnight.
The busy route has since remained closed in both directions between Junction 32, for the M55, and Junction 33, for Galgate.
National Highways confirmed officers were investigating the smash and warned commuters to avoid the area.
It said: “The M6 in Lancashire is closed in both directions between J32 and J33 due to a serious collision involving two and a lorry.
“Emergency services including Lancashire have been on scene alongside National Highways Traffic Officers and contractors who are assisting with traffic management.
“The road has been closed throughout the night to allow for collision works to take place.”
Diversions are currently in place for both northbound and southbound traffic.
The closure has also impacted eastbound traffic on the M55 overnight.
Diversions for M6 and M55 traffic
M6 north traffic is advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol:
- Exit M6 J32 onto M55
- Follow M55 to J1
- Exit the M1 and take the third exit on to the A6
- Follow the A6 through Broughton, Barton, Bilsborrow and Garstang
- Rejoin the M6 at J33
M6 south traffic is 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 Manchester
M55 eastbound traffic intending to join the M6 northbound is also advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol:
- Exit the M55 eastbound at J1 (Broughton)
- Take the first exit at the roundabout onto the A6 northbound towards Garstang
- Follow the A6 northbound through Broughton, Barton, Bilsborrow and Garstang to then re-join the M6 northbound at J33
It is understood the southbound carriageway will be re-opened soon, while the northbound traffic is expected to be held until 10am.
The A6 is also reportedly struggling to cope with the diverted traffic – with severe delays reported on the A-road.
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