A significant motorway in the UK will remain closed overnight due to a car accident that triggered a large-scale response from emergency services.
The M6 has been closed in both directions following a severe collision, with police and paramedics present at the incident site between junctions 27 and 28 near Standish, Greater Manchester.
A complete closure is currently enforced with alternative routes in place.
Ongoing emergency services operations are underway at the location, with police and paramedics actively involved, causing disruptions expected to last throughout the night.
The closure affects both directions between J28 Leyland and J27 Wigan.
UPDATE: The M6 in Lancashire is now closed in BOTH DIRECTIONS between J28 Leyland and J27 Wigan due to a serious collision. The closure is anticipated to remain in effect for several hours.
National Highways confirmed that the incident occurred on the southbound carriageway, prompting the dispatch of police and Traffic Officers to the scene.
In a statement, it was mentioned, “If this closure impacts your planned route, please allocate additional travel time. Consider planning ahead, exploring alternative routes, or delaying your journey if possible.”
The M6 closure due to a serious collision with the presence of police and paramedics remains in effect between junctions 27 and 28 near Standish, Greater Manchester.
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