M6 re-opens after five hour closure due to concern for safety
Traffic was diverted as police shut down the stretch of the M6 from Samlesbury to Broughton in both directions The M6 at Preston has been reopened after a five hour closure to begin the year. Lancashire Police closed the motorway from Junction 31 (Samlesbury) to Junction 32 (Broughton) in both directions.
They were called to a concern for welfare at the Longridge Road bridge between Ribbleton and Red Scar around 12.30am on New Year's Day (Thursday 1 January).
Emergency services worked at the scene to resolve the incident - with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service crews seen in Longridge Road as police sealed off the motorway bridge. Motorists were diverted off the M6 and through Preston during the closure.
The motorway fully re-opened shortly before 5.30am on New Year's Day and no delays are being reported at present. Support Blog Preston: Keep our community reporting going and view the website without any adverts too. Sign up for a membership today[2]. Stay updated: Keep in touch directly with the latest headlines from Blog Preston, join our WhatsApp channel[3] and subscribe for our twice-a-week email newsletter[4].
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