'Serious' M6 crash causes 100-minute delays

Drivers are warned to add 100 minutes onto their journeys

A crash overnight has blocked the southbound M6 on the border of Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

National Highways North West said the M6 in Lancashire was closed southbound between J28 (Leyland) and J27 (Standish) following a "serious collision".

It added two out of three lanes were also closed on the northbound carriageway.

Drivers were warned to expect delays currently 100 minutes above usual journey times.

Lancashire Police shared a statement on Facebook, where they asked people not to "speculate online".

"We want to let you know that the M6 remains closed between J27 (Standish) and J28 (Leyland) following a collision yesterday, and will remain closed for some time, including over rush hour.

"The collision is reported to involve two vehicles, and is reported to have happened near to Charnock Richard services on the Southbound carriageway.

"An investigation is under way, and the motorway remains closed whilst our officers carry out enquiries.

"The Southbound carriageway is fully closed, and two lanes of the Northbound carriageway are close," its statement added.