Drivers are being warned to expect long delays as a major motorway remains closed almost 24 hours after a devastating incident, causing major delays.
The M6 remains closed in both directions between J33 Lancaster and J32 Preston for recovery and clear-up works following a serious collision.
The collision involved a lorry which overturned and crossed through the central reservation barrier, National Highways reported.
Following the overturning, the fuel tank of the lorry ruptured, causing a "significant fuel spillage" which covered the road surface.
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The serious collision means the road needs to be resurfaced as it was "damaged beyond repair", with work set to continue into the afternoon today.
Lane three (of three) is also closed on the northbound carriageway as emergency barrier repairs are also taking place in the central reservation.
National Highways: North-West reported that the complex repairs and clean-up work took place overnight, with further resurfacing work occurring this morning.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "We were called at about 11.20am today (Wednesday) to reports of a serious collision on the motorway close to junction 33.
"The collision involved an HGV travelling northbound which crossed onto the southbound carriageway and collided with a number of other vehicles. Sadly, the driver of the HGV, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene."
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