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Travel chaos as overturned lorry shuts M6 near Lancaster

Photo: Alex Hurst

The M6 in Lancashire remains closed northbound between J32 and J33.

This is due to an overturned HGV.

The incident happened in the early hours of this morning.

A large amount of diesel and oil has spilled onto the carriageway that needs to be cleared and the road surface inspected for damage.

Photos from scene this morning show a lorry still on its side across lanes two and three.

There are significant tailbacks and delays in the surrounding areas.

Diversion route: 

Road users are advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbols on road signs.

Exit M6 J32 (Blackpool), onto M55

Follow M55 westbound to J1 Exit M55 at J1 (Broughton) and take third roundabout exit, A6 Garstang

Follow A6 northbound through Broughton, Barton, Bilsborrow, Garstang, to M6 J33 (Lancaster South), rejoin M6 northbound.

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