Motorists are facing long delays on the M6 in Lancashire this morning following an overturned lorry and fuel spillage.
The M6 in Lancashire is closed this morning in the northbound direction between Junction 34 (near Halton, Lancaster) and Junction 35 (Carnforth).
National Highways: North-West stated that an overturned lorry has caused a "large fuel spill".
Lancashire Road Police and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are attending the scene, while National Highways Traffic Officers are assisting with traffic management.
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Drivers are being warned of long delays along the motorway this morning
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As a result of the road issues, National Highways has also taken the decision to close the third lane of the southbound carriageway.
Motorists are facing road chaos on one of the first days after the summer holidays, with parents driving their children to school.
Further chaos is expected as the M6 is also closed northbound for planned works between Junction 36 and Junction 39.
National Highways has outlined a diversion route for motorists
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National Highways traffic maps indicate that there could be delays on the M6 until at least 1pm, although this may be extended further.
Normal traffic conditions are also not expected to return until around 1pm on the M6 northbound entry slip at Junction 34.
Speaking to GB News, a spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said the incident was first reported at 2.17am earlier today.
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The service sent three fire engines from Morecambe, Lancaster and Carnforth to attend the scene between J34 and J35.
The spokesperson added: "Crews provided trauma care using a trauma pack to one casualty and used a hose reel and environmental pack to make the scene safe.
"Crews were on scene for approximately one hour and thirty minutes."
The incident comes alongside a planned closure of the M6 between J36 and J39
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Road users are advised to follow the Solid Circle diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit the M6 J34 at the traffic signals before turning left onto the A683
- Follow the A683 through Caton, Claughton, Hornby, Melling, Tunstall and Nether Burrow
- At the junction with the A65, turn left towards Kirkby Lonsdale
- Proceed along the A65 past Kirkby Lonsdale through the village of Lupton