Heavy traffic building after M61 blocked following multi-vehicle crash between junction 6 and 8

By Sean Gleaves
Published 22nd Aug 2022, 17:11 BST
Updated 22nd Aug 2022, 17:12 BST
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A multi-vehicle collision blocked a section of the M61 near Horwich, resulting in heavy congestion.

The M61 northbound was blocked between junctions 6 (Horwich) and 8 (Chorley) following a multi-vehicle crash at around 2.55pm on Monday (August 22).

Traffic officers, police and firefighters were called to the scene following the collision, with motorists urged to avoid the area or plan for delays.

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