M55 crash: Two arrested after motorcyclist dies

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The westbound carriageway of the M55 between Kirkham and Fulwood is expected to be closed for most of the day

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a motorcyclist died in a crash on a motorway.

The motorbike was in collision with a car then a van on the westbound carriageway of the M55 in Lancashire at about 21:00 BST on Sunday, police said.

The motorway was closed between Fulwood and Kirkham overnight but the eastbound carriageway has since reopened.

The westbound carriageway is expected to remain shut for most of the day.

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