THE M6 is still shut after a massive oil spill sparked hour-long delays and miles of gridlocked traffic.
A lorry ploughed into a the central reservation on the M6 at 1pm yesterday near Preston causing a “significant diesel spillage.”
A major motorway remains closed after an accident leading to a diesel spill
The M6 has been closed off since 1.10pm yesterday with huge queues forming
Motorists have been warned that there are ‘severe delays’
Emergency services, including cops, paramedics and Highway officers all raced to the scene as “severe delays” built up.
The northbound carriageway on the M6 in Lancashire has been shut off and drivers since the collision and drivers have been urged to divert their journeys.
A National Highways spokesperson said: “The M6 in Lancashire is closed northbound between J31 and J32 near Preston to allow for emergency resurfacing works to take place following a collision involving a lorry which resulted in a significant diesel spillage.
“The lorry struck the central reservation barrier, coming to rest on top of it. As a result of this, the fuel tank was ruptured, spilling the entire contents over the road surface.
“A complex recovery and clear-up operation has been ongoing throughout the afternoon. Unfortunately all 4 lanes of the road surface need resurfacing.”
National Highways warned that there were 3.5 miles of standstill traffic near the accident yesterday.
The delay causes congestion for up to 90 minutes and drivers were in gridlock for eight miles.
National Highways said yesterday: “There’s now SEVERE delays and approx 3.5 miles of stationary traffic approaching the closure of the #M6 northbound in #Lancashire between J31 & J32 near #Preston.
“Southbound there’s also a 90 min delay & 8 miles of congestion due to the lane closure.
“Consider alternate routes.”
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