THERE was a closure in place on the M6 due to a crash.
The M6 northbound, from junction 26 (Orrell Interchange) to junction 27, had two lanes closed due to a collision.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around midday.
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There was congestion building on the approach.
UPDATE- The #M6 northbound #J26 (#OrrellInterchange #M58) to #J27 (#Standish #Parbold #A5209) 1 lane has been re-opened @LancashireFRS @manchesterfire
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) May 17, 2021
The lanes have since been reopened, Highways England said.
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