The retailers have shared their rules for opening with shoppers. They later shut the motorway's southbound carriageway until 5.30pm. “We would encourage any witnesses, or any drivers with dashcam footage which might show the incident, to come forward if you can assist our investigation.”.
Drivers stuck in the M61 traffic will be released soon. There has been a second incident on the M61. The crash is thought to have occurred close to the Bolton West services off the M61. Are Home Bargains, B&M, B&Q and Argos allowed to open during lockdown? Have you got news for us? We hope to receive a statement this evening on what happened. The incident happened between junction 8 for Chorley and junction 6 for Horwich Parkway.
Plan your journey on the M61 motorway with our traffic map, showing incidents, accidents and roadworks that may delay you. Continue on the A6 to then rejoin the M61 at Junction 6.". The road was closed for more than four hours while accident investigators attended the operation. ", Corrie fans concerned as Asha is 'pushed' into considering underage sex with her boyfriend, Fourteen-year-old Asha has been dating classmate Corey Brent on Coronation Street, B&M shoppers go wild for £4 Cadbury product they have 'never seen before', The product features mini-versions of popular chocolate bars which you can't find in the shops, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is risking his Manchester United future after dubious decisions.
Lancashire Police officers are at the scene of the crash and have asked drivers to avoid the area if possible. Five other people were injured in the collision involving a Vauxhall Corsa and a Nissan Qashqai on the M61 near Chorley, Lancashire on Saturday night. This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The driver of the car, a woman in her 30s, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
They said: "The M61 southbound at J8 (Chorley, A674, A6) to J6 (BoltonNorth.Horwich,A6027) traffic has been temporarily stopped due to a serious collision. Primary school takes action after pupil tests positive for Covid-19, Closures expected for a 'lengthy period of time', Former Corrie star slams Roald Dahl's The Witches remake for 'using disability to highlight a character as a baddie', Melissa Johns sparked a discussion on Twitter. A car has overturned near the services exit. Lancashire Constabulary were called around 12.45pm and are now appealing for witnesses. Witness reports indicate that an air ambulance is in attendance. Sana Patel, from Blackburn, was a passenger in the Nissan and died at the scene. A generic view of the M61 Traffic has been stopped on the M61 southbound after what Highways England is calling a serious collision.
"Traffic Officers, Lancashire Road Police, GMP Traffic Unit, the North West Motorway Police and North West Ambulance Service are currently at the scene.". In a post on the Lancashire Police Facebook page, an officer said: "Further to our earlier posts, the M61 southbound has fully reopened following a serious road traffic collision close to Junction 8. Officers say this due to a "concern for safety incident… Robin van Persie tells Manchester United what to do with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. St Annes care home staff under investigation for allegedly dressing up dementia patients in silly costumes for own amusement, Fleetwood McDonalds worker killed seagull in violent attack because he was sick of its daily visits. Police were called around 12.45pm to reports of a one-vehicle collision close to Rivington Services going southbound.
From Lancashire Telegraph
Motorway police say the M61 is likely to be shut for some time. M61 southbound closed due to serious collision between junction 8 and junction 6. The motorway was closed southbound between junctions 8 (Bolton North) and 6 (Horwich) due to an incident, close to Rivington Services, at around 1pm. "All emergency services are working at the scene in a response being led by Lancashire Police. Man United lost their fourth game of the season in a pitiful performance against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League group stage. The diversion onto the A6 from the M61 is causing some delays for drivers.
M61 southbound is currently CLOSED due to a serious collision. DCC Terry Woods from Lancashire Police has provided a further update. Witness reports indicate that an air ambulance is in attendance. A Kia Sportage car was travelling southbound when it left the carriageway and overturned. Lancashire Police have been contacted for a comment. A woman died on the M61 today (June 28) after a one-vehicle crash close to the Bolton West Services. A car has overturned near the Rivington services and we are waiting on an update from Lancashire Constabulary. - Dad fined for foul drunken outburst on flight, Christopher Tooth, aged 57, from Middleton, appeared at Manchester Magistrates Court, US election 2020 results LIVE updates as Joe Biden needs just one more state to beat Donald Trump, The latest US presidential election news, updates and state-by-state results as they are announced, Region records one of highest daily death tolls since peak, The region's hospital death toll has risen to 2,811, the latest NHS England figures show, Headteacher says schools in the north are being let down, He says staff want school to stay open, but they need more support from government, Jealous man slammed his boyfriend into brick wall face first after seeing him talk to Deansgate bar manager - leaving blood 'pouring' from his head, Ashley Campbell-Gordon, 29, of Salford, was handed 12 months imprisonment suspended for two years, Region records third highest daily increase in infections, A total of 2,599 cases added were added across the ten boroughs today. Police are continuing to deal with the crash from earlier today. "Southbound please follow the hollow square symbol: "Exit the M61 at Junction 8 and join the A6 southbound through Chorley. Reports from the scene of the crash suggest an air ambulance has been called and is now landing near the incident. Exit the m61 at junction 8 and join the A6 southbound though Chorley. Officers are hoping other drivers may be able to provide information and urging any witnesses or motorists with dashboard mounted camera footage to come forward. Highways England has now provided details on a diversion: A North West Motorway Police statement said: Please avoid M61 southbound from Junction 8 as Lancs Police are dealing with a serious accident just before the exit for Rivington services .
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