A police incident has caused significant disruptions on the M6, leading to the closure of the southbound lanes. The air ambulance has been dispatched to the scene, and National Highways has confirmed the closure. This has resulted in heavy congestion and queuing traffic, with one lane remaining closed. The incident has caused a standstill for drivers, and all traffic is being temporarily held between J27 A5209 Crow Orchard Road (Standish) and J26 M58 (Orrell Interchange).
Arriva passengers have been informed that all 375 services from Southport to Wigan will be terminating at Skelmersdale concourse until further notice. The trapped traffic is now being released, and the northbound carriageway is open. However, crews are working at the scene to reopen the southbound lanes as soon as possible. This breaking news story will be updated with the latest information, pictures, and video.
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