M6 shuts in both directions as cops rush to incident & delays build

THE M6 motorway has been shut in both directions in Lancashire due to an ongoing “police incident,” with delays building.

Northbound and southbound carriageways have been closed off to traffic between Junction 29 and Junction 30 near Bamber Bridge.

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The M6 motorway has been shut in both directions in Lancashire due to an ongoing ‘police incident’
M6 motorway closed in both directions due to a police incident.

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The M6 is closed in both directions between J29 (M65) and J30 (M61) for a police led incidentCredit: National Highways

The chaotic closure was first reported just before midnight, at around 11:40pm.

A National Highways spokesperson confirmed: “The M6 is closed in both directions between J29 (M65) and J30 Bamber Bridge Interchange (M61) for a police led incident.

“Lancashire Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management.”

And traffic data company Inrix said: “M6 in both directions closed due to police incident from J30 M61 to J29 M65 J1 (Lostock Hall).”

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