The M6 motorway in Lancashire is currently shut down in both directions due to a severe accident.
A large truck, or heavy goods vehicle (HGV), crashed into the central reservation, which is the barrier separating the northbound and southbound lanes between Junction 33 (near Lancaster) and Junction 32 (near Preston).
After hitting the barrier, the truck flipped over and ended up lying on its side in the opposite lane from where it originally travelled. This has blocked traffic in both directions, leading to the full closure of this section of the motorway.
Emergency services are likely on-site to manage the situation, remove the overturned vehicle, and assess any further road damage or hazards.
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