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Lancashire M6 closed northbound after serious crash this morning

The M6 in Lancashire was closed northbound after a serious crash this morning (Wednesday, November 17).
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 17th Nov 2021, 07:21 BST- 1 min read
Updated 17th Nov 2021, 12:56 BST

UPDATE: The M6 northbound has now reopened after a four hour closure this morning.

The crash at around 4.10am closed the motorway for four hours whilst emergency services worked at the scene between junctions 33 (Galgate, Lancaster South, A6) and 34 (Heysham, Morecambe).

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North West Ambulance Service said one casualty has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.

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M6 crash casualty taken to hospital in serious condition

Lancashire Police, Lancashire Fire & Rescue and National Highways also sent units to the scene.

The motorway reopened after recovery and clean-up work was completed at 8am.

Lancashire Police has been approached for further details on the casualty.

All northbound traffic is being held whilst emergency services work at the scene, between junctions 33 (Galgate, Lancaster South, A6) and 34 (Heysham, Morecambe)All northbound traffic is being held whilst emergency services work at the scene, between junctions 33 (Galgate, Lancaster South, A6) and 34 (Heysham, Morecambe)
All northbound traffic is being held whilst emergency services work at the scene, between junctions 33 (Galgate, Lancaster South, A6) and 34 (Heysham, Morecambe)
The crash is believed to have happened at around 4.15am and has led to over 4 miles of queueing traffic. Pic: GoogleThe crash is believed to have happened at around 4.15am and has led to over 4 miles of queueing traffic. Pic: Google
The crash is believed to have happened at around 4.15am and has led to over 4 miles of queueing traffic. Pic: Google
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