LIVE updates as M61 J9 exit closed after overturned lorry in serious collision
Police said the driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries as recovery crews worked to reopen the junction and diversions were put in place.
- On Friday, an HGV overturned on the M61 northbound exit slip road at the Clayton Brook Interchange in Lancashire at approximately 1:15 am, resulting in the driver being hospitalized with "serious injuries."
- Lancashire Police confirmed no other vehicles were involved in the single-vehicle collision at the junction where the M61 meets the M65, with emergency services called to the scene at 1:15 am.
- National Highways reported the M61 northbound exit slip road remains closed, while part of the roundabout and Lane 1 of 2 on the M65 westbound are also shut as police investigations continue.
- Drivers approaching the M61 face delays of around 15 minutes during morning rush hour, with congestion reaching around 1.5 miles in affected areas as authorities manage traffic with diversion routes.
- Police investigations remain ongoing at the Clayton Brook Interchange, with authorities warning the closure is expected to remain in place for some time while specialist teams assess vehicle recovery requirements.
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LIVE updates as M61 J9 exit closed after overturned lorry in serious collision
A serious overnight collision has closed the M61 J9 northbound exit slip, with an overturned lorry blocking the M65 interchange.
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