M6 closed near Wigan following motorbike crash

The M6 is closed outside Wigan following reports of a crash on the northbound carriage.
By Rachel Howarth
Published 8th Feb 2019, 09:46 BST
Updated 9th Feb 2019, 00:38 BST
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Police are at the scene

Police have reported a collision on the M6 northbound between J23 at Haydock and J24 Ashton, resulting in the closure of all three lanes.

The incident occurred at around 10am this morning (Friday).

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Motorists face major disruption, with reports of traffic queuing back to J21 at Woolston.

North West Motorway Police tweeted: "Getting reports of a collision involving a motorcycle on M6 northbound between J23 Haydock and J24 Ashton.

"Police and Highways England are en route. Report is that all lanes are blocked at the moment."

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