One lane remains closed on both northbound and lane southbound portion of highway While repairs are ongoing at the central reservation.

10 vehicles were involved in the accident in which a man in his 50s died.

Lancashire Police said two more people were seriously injured, a Ford Transit driver in his 40s and a Suzuki Swift driver in his 40s.

The M6 ​​northern border between Junction 32 and Junction 33 reopened at around 04:00 this morning.

A police spokesman said: “Many of you have been asking for updates following the closure of part of the M6 ​​yesterday and we can let you know that both Northbound and Southbound routes are now open again.

“However, Southbound lane 3 is currently closed for barrier repairs, so please be aware that traffic may be heavier than normal.

“If you have a satnav or mobile mapping app, we recommend mapping your journey before you set off and allowing extra time to get to your destination.

“Drive safe and thank you for your patience.”

The A6 between Garstang and Broughton experienced serious traffic congestion throughout Wednesday and Thursday due to the accident. Preston breaks the deadlock As drivers try to find alternative routes across the city.

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