M6 J32: motorway closed after accident involving sheep transporter causes traffic congestion

Motorists have been warned of delays on the M6 in Lancashire today after an accident involving a vehicle carrying sheep.

The collision occurred on the northbound carriageway between junctions 32 at Preston North and junction 33 at Galgate at around 3pm today.

Highways bosses said a vehicle transporting sheep had overturned following a crash and they have had to shut the motorway in both directions.

Delays are expected while the sheep are safely put in another vehicle.

Motorists reported hold-ups of about 25 minutes in the area.