The M6 in Lancashire is closed in both directions between J31 (Preston) and J32 (M55) due to an ongoing Police led incident.

M6 Lancashire police incident LIVE: Busy motorway closed with 'no estimated time for reopening'

Emergency services are currently in attendance and diversions have been put in place - National Highways says there is 'no estimated time for reopening' due to the nature of the incident

by · The Mirror

A busy UK motorway has been shut due to a 'police led incident' - with no current estimation as to when it may reopen.

The M6 in Lancashire is closed in both directions between J31 (Preston) and J32 (M55) due to an ongoing incident in the early hours of New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1.

A spokesperson for National Highways said: "Emergency services including Lancashire Police are in attendance. National Highways are also on scene to assist with traffic management.

"Due to the nature of the incident there is currently no estimated time for reopening. "

This is an ongoing incident and you can follow the latest in our live blog.