Arrest after crash blocks part of M6
The crash caused 45 minute delays
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a three vehicle crash blocked part of the M6 and caused major tailbacks.
Lancashire Police said a van, lorry and a car collided on the M6 northbound close to J31, Preston at about 06:35 BST.
A spokeswoman said a man in is 30s was taken to hospital suffering minor injuries and a 24-year-old Preston man was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. He is in custody after being treated hospital for minor injuries.
One lane for around three hours causing 45 minute delays.
The spokeswoman said: "Officers, in conjunction with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, NWAS and National Highways, worked quickly and effectively to minimise the closure and ensure the motorway network was opened quickly."
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