M6 closed after lorry smashed into bridge this morning

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High winds caused this HGV to hit a bridge and burst into flames on M6  Driver luckily escaped from cab with help from other motorists and is being assessed at hospital

The M6 in Lancashire is closed northbound between J27 and J28 due to a vehicle fire.

Lancashire Emergency Services are in attendance.  

Diversion Route

Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Diamond diversion symbol on road signs

  • Exit the M6 northbound at J27.
  • At the M6 J27/ A5209 roundabout, join the A5209 eastbound. 
  • At the A5209/A49 junction, turn left onto the A49 northbound. 
  • At the A49/A581 junction, turn right onto the A581 eastbound. 
  • At the A581/B5252 roundabout, join the B5252 northbound. 
  • At the B5252/Euxton Lane roundabout, join Euxton lane westbound. 
  • At the Euxton Lane/Central Drive junction, follow Central Drive northbound.
  • At Central Drive/B5248 junction follow B5248 westbound. 
  • At the B5248/A49 junction, turn right onto the A49 northbound. 
  • At the A49/B5256 junction, turn left onto the B5256 westbound. 
  • At the B5256/M6 J28, re-join the M6 northbound.  

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. 

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our  www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional twitter feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.