Major Delays as M6 Shuts Down After Fiery Crash Involving Van and Skip Wagon
If you’re heading anywhere near the M6 today, brace yourself—it’s absolute gridlock out there. A serious crash has brought the motorway to a complete standstill between junctions 27 (Standish) and 28 (Leyland), and the situation has quickly turned into a major traffic nightmare for drivers in Lancashire and surrounding areas.
Around 10:45am this morning, emergency services were called to the scene following a collision involving a van and a stationary skip wagon, just after the Charnock Richard services. According to police, the crash resulted in “really serious” injuries for one of the drivers. That alone would be enough to cause disruption, but things escalated when a vehicle fire also broke out—leading to the full closure of both the northbound and southbound carriageways.
It’s one of those days where everything that could go wrong on the roads, sadly, has. Fire crews, paramedics, and police have been working tirelessly at the scene, but drivers are being urged to avoid the area entirely and seek alternative routes. For those already caught in the chaos, updates say that trapped traffic is now being slowly released, but it’s still crawling at a painful pace.
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The congestion isn’t limited to just the M6. With diversions in place, nearby routes like the M62, M60, and M61 are also experiencing significant delays. And authorities are warning that the M6 may remain closed for several more hours while investigations continue and cleanup efforts are underway.
What’s particularly frustrating is that while emergency teams are trying to manage the situation, some drivers have been spotted filming the scene from their vehicles. Police have issued a strong statement warning that anyone caught doing this could face prosecution. It’s a reminder that road safety isn’t just about avoiding crashes—it’s also about respecting those who respond to them.
The official diversion routes are long and complex, guiding traffic through A roads and roundabouts across Standish, Euxton, and Leyland. For northbound drivers, the route begins at J27 and takes you through the A5209, A49, and a winding loop before rejoining the M6 at J28. The southbound diversion is similarly detailed, involving Central Avenue, Dawson Lane, and several junction turns.
As of now, updates are still coming in live. Anyone with dashcam footage or information has been asked to contact Lancashire Police on 101, quoting log 0462 of July 18.
So, if your travel plans include the M6 today—don’t. Stay clear, tune into live updates, and let the emergency services do their work. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly a routine journey can turn into something much more serious.
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