A busy stretch of the M61 is currently closed following a serious crash.
The southbound section is closed from midnight between junction 8 for Chorley to junction 6 for Horwich, near Rivington Services.
There are already huge queues as the investigation into the accident takes place.
Lancashire Police said MEN that the road is likely to remain closed during rush hour until mid-morning.
Lancs Police said: “The M61 will remain closed between junctions 6 and 8 on the southbound carriageway until mid-morning due to a serious collision – please find an alternative route. We’ll update as soon as we can.”
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