Drivers are facing delays on the M61 motorway this morning (Tuesday, September 15) after a crash brought traffic to a standstill.
All lanes are currently shut on the southbound side of the motorway, with traffic stopped between junction eight for Chorley and junction six for Horwich.
Traffic held between junctions
All traffic is being held on the M61 southbound between junctions eight and six, according to National Highways.
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Long queues are building up to the incident as drivers are urged to find alternative routes.
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