Drivers can expect delays in both directions following a major crash on the M6 on Friday.

Emergency teams had worked through the night on the section of the carriageway between Junction 27 Wigan and Junction 28 Leyland.

This morning, lane three was still closed in both directions for barrier repairs and lane two was open southbound. Lanes one and two were opened northbound overnight.

Highways North West said it expected emergency works will continue through the morning.

Police had earlier said the incident involved a lorry, a campervan and a car.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: We know many of you will be impacted in some way by the current closure of the M6 and we just wanted to give you the latest.

“We were called at 2.07pm (Friday) following reports of a collision involving a HGV, campervan and car on the northbound carriage of Junction 27 of the M6.

“Seven people have suffered injuries, although none are thought to be life-threatening.

“The collision has caused considerable damage to the central reservation and the HGV has also shed its load.

“Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to report it online or call 101. Quote log 751 of 30 August 2024.”