M6 closed after serious car crash
The two-car collision happened near to Charnock Richard services on the Southbound carriageway
The M6 southbound has been closed overnight, from J28 for Leyland to J27 for Standish, due to a serious two-car crash last night.
Emergency services attended and are expected to remain for investigation work today.
People were reportedly treated at the scene.
A Lancashire police spokesperson said, "The road is set to be closed for some time, and we ask that you find an alternative route.
"Whilst we are still in the very early stages of our attendance, we do want to let you know what we can.
"The collision is reported to involve two vehicles and is reported to have happened near to Charnock Richard services on the Southbound carriageway.
"An investigation into how the collision occurred will commence, and whilst we understand that this may cause some discussion in the local community, we do ask that you please refrain from speculating online or otherwise. When we are able to provide you with more detail, we will bring you an update.
"We know that some of you may be stuck in the traffic caused by this road closure and that it may be frustrating to have your journey changed or delayed. We ask that you please be patient and allow our officers and colleagues to work to resume normality as soon as we can.
"If you have information or footage to assist our enquiries, please call 101 quoting log 1162 of 26th October."