MOTORISTS are being warned of possible tailbacks on the East Lancs following a traffic accident involving seven vehicles.
The incident was on the A579 Atherleigh Way Leigh-bypass with congestion backing up to Golborne Island.
Both sides of the road were closed to allow the air ambulance to land.
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