Major motorway closed after gallons of milk spills onto road amid tanker crash
The M6 has been shut in both directions after a tanker overturned and caused an 'extensive' milk spillage on the motorway
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The M6 was closed in both directions after a tanker overturned and caused an "extensive" milk spillage on the motorway.
The HGV hit the central reservation while travelling northbound at around 7am today in Lancashire.
Around 20,000 litres of milk was reportedly spilled across the northbound carriageway while a diesel spillage was found on the southbound carriageway.
Police say the lorry crashed between junctions 31 for Preston, Lancashire, and junction 32 - the M55 link for the Blackpool area.
The HGV hit the central reservation while travelling northbound at around 7am today in Lancashire
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The incident led to severe delays of up to two hours for motorists.
A male driver and a female passenger in the vehicle were taken to hospital for treatment but their conditions are currently unknown.
Pictures from the scene show the tanker on its side with its roof crumpled and caved in.
The road remained closed for several hours in both directions.
Chief Inspector Patrick Worden, of Lancashire Police, said: "At this time we expect the motorway to be closed for some if not most of the day.
"The tanker needs to be recovered and due to the large scale milk and diesel spillage, the motorway surface treated appropriately.
"We expect this to cause significant delays and I would advise motorists to make plans for alternate routes.
"We will update you with more information as and when appropriate."
Diversions were put in place and motorists heading to the Northwest of England and Scotland faced severe delays.
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