A MOTORWAY service station has been closed after a "serious collision" earlier this morning.
Police announced that the Charnock Richard services, south on the M6 near Chorley, had been closed at around 8.35am on Wednesday September 22.
The slip roads from the services to the motorway have been shut in both directions whilst police and paramedics work at the scene.
A police spokesperson said: "We have closed the Charnock Richard services south on the M6 near Chorley, due to serious road traffic Collison.
"Please be aware of this when travelling in that area."
Officers have said they will issue and update once the area has been reopened.
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