The M58 is currently closed between Junctions 3 and 1 due to a police incident. The M58 in Lancashire is closed westbound between the M6 (A577, Orrell) and J3 (A570, Bickerstaffe), and eastbound between J3 and J5 (A5068, Crawford) due to two separate traffic collisions. Police are in the process of reopening the motorway this evening. Erik ten Hag wants two major signings to strengthen Manchester United during the summer window. "Our main concern at this stage is for those involved in the crash.". A second crash happened shortly after the first incident and involved an HGV, a van and a car. Highways England have told me that the incident is serious. The motorway is blocked at J5 eastbound. Traffic from further afield heading to Liverpool should consider using the M6 to Croft Interchange (J21a, M62), then the M62 westbound and M57. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. "If this closure impacts on your planned route then please allow extra journey time. 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No further details are available at this stage.. The Merseyside Police Roads Policing Unit tweeted: "We've been dealing with this RTC at Switch Island from the M58. She said: All I can tell you is I saw the cars slowing down and as I got there and there was a white van that had fallen down in to the ditch. William McDonald, 50, of Hostock Close, Whiston, attacked a man with a machete after being told to shut up . Another patient is a male in his early 60s, that looks like a major trauma.. A number of other people also suffered serious injuries and are being treated at hospital, added police. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Goodnight. Its understood the woman is in her 90s and one of the men is in his late 30s. Strong advice also offered to ensure everyone's safety on future journeys. ", Lancashire Police tweeted: "Westbound will remain closed into this afternoon, we have started turning vehicles around to send back towards J4 & pick up diversion route.". The driver of the HGV, a 31-year-old-man from. Traffic from further afield heading to Liverpool are advised to use the M6 to Croft Interchange (J21a, M62) then the M62 westbound and M57. Traffic experts Inrix said: "One lane closed due to accident on M58 Eastbound between J3 A570 Rainford Road (Bickerstaffe) and J4 A5068 Glenburn Road (Skelmersdale). Meanwhile, a man who works near to the scene of the crash added to the Mirror Online: "This area has been an accident spot waiting to happen as the slip road is reduced from two lanes down to one lane with cones. Traffic should continue to the junction with the A570, then join the A570 southbound and continue to rejoin the M58 westbound at J3. @NWmwaypolice. Traffic has been stopped along a section of the M6 near Wigan after reports of a police incident. A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "Very sadly as a result of the collision two people, a woman and a 14-year-old boy, suffered injuries which proved fatal. Sinkhole updates here. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Jenny Kirkham is reporting live from the scene in Tranmere. The driver of the HGV, a 31-year-old-man from Chorley, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, said Lancashire Police. "It looked very serious. A woman and a 14-year-old boy have died in a "horrendous" crash involving multiple vehicles on the M58 in Lancashire during morning rush hour traffic. Initial reports suggested a lorry was involved in the crash, although we are waiting for more details from the emergency services. The motorway was closed for several hours westbound between the M6 Orrell interchange and junction 3 for Bickerstaffe, and eastbound between junctions 3 and junction 4 for Skelmersdale. A spokesperson for NWAS said: "We took the driver, a man in his 20s, to the hospital.". "There was debris everywhere and the scale of it made you instantly know how serious it was.". The HGV's driver, a 31-year-old man from Chorley, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Contact our newsdesk on lancslive@reachplc.com. A woman in the property was assessed by paramedics on arrival and declared to have died at the scene. Very sadly as a result of the collision two people, a woman and a 14 year old boy, suffered injuries which proved fatal. A full closure is in place between J3 at Bickerstaffe and J4 at Skelmersdale in both directions. Images from the scene showed a lorry carrying scaffolding material and a number of bent and twisted cars. Chief Inspector of Lancashire Police Damien Kitchen said: The second crash is not directly linked to the first incident but is believed to have been caused by the queue which resulted from the first incident. No further details can be released at this time as we are contacting next of kin. The motorway is now closed eastbound. Drivers are being asked to allow extra time for their journeys if they are travelling in the area this afternoon. The Charlottesville Police Department says an armed man is dead after pointing a gun at officers in the area of Route 250 Bypass and Hydraulic Road Tuesday, February 28. Eastbound via the Solid Square symbol. ", Highways England has also warned the road is likely to remain closed for "several hours" while "emergency services deal with a serious collision. The closures are causing delays on the A577 Orrell Road. ", Woman had to act after spotting group of elderly friends at Greek restaurant, The woman said she was 'scared' about what was to happen to the group, Staff spent an hour cleaning after Best-one shop sugar fight, "They were throwing dog food cans, one six pack of cider, sugar was flying. From J3, take the first exit onto the A570 northbound, continuing for approx. Diversions are currently in place at Junction 1 of the M58 for Kirkby. 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Read about our approach to external linking. Something went wrong, please try again later. . "It looked very serious. One female aged in her early 90s and a male in his late 30s have major trauma injuries," a North West Ambulance Service spokesman said. A spokesman for Allied Scaffolding said: "We are fully aware of the situation and it is related to our company. One person at the scene of the first crash told Mirror Online a lorry carrying timber appeared to have collided with a van, which hit other cars, and then rolled down an embankment. Drivers can take the A577 northbound and then westbound. Road cleared, police incident over on M6 in both directions from J27 A5209 Crow Orchard Road (Standish) to J26 M58 ( Orrell Interchange). UK. Join us for everything that's happening across Liverpool, Merseyside and beyond via our live breaking news, travel and weather service throughout the day. A court could also disqualify you from driving. . Lancashire Police and Lancashire Fire are on scene, and air ambulance is also in attendance. The air ambulances were flying around. Helen Green Purnell, 48, a pharmacy assistant from Skelmersdale, saw the aftermath of the first crash while out walking dogs. Westbound traffic should follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol, reversing the eastbound diversion (A5068, B5312 and A570). I've never seen anything like it in my life. The Welsh government's traffic information service for Wales. Traffic information website INRIX has reported queueing traffic on the M58. The closure has been extended back to the M6. The incident took place in West Lancashire between junction three for Bickerstaffe and junction four for Skelmersdale. It came into us at 12.06pm. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. 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We are still at the scene, it is ongoing. The closure is in place between junction five, for Up Holland, and junction six of the eastbound carriageway. This time, United are the sharks looking for their kill. The motorway is expected to remain closed at J5 for several hours. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 12 noon today. The white van has been pushed off the motorway and part way down the embankment.". Ive never witnessed anything like this before.. MORE: THIS INCIDENT WAS TWO DAYS AGO. "We are in full co-operation with the police and authorities and will give them our full support. The second crash, also on the westbound carriageway, happened just before 10:15 GMT and involved an HGV, a van and a car. Emergency services were called at around 2.50pm (Tuesday 13th April) to reports a car and a lorry had crashed on the approach to Switch Island on the M58. Highways England said all investigation, recovery and clear-up work has been completed and all carriageways have fully reopened. From here, turn right onto Railway Road, continuing for 1 mile, then taking the third exit onto the A5068 and following for just over half a mile, rejoining the M58 eastbound at J4. The road is in the process of being reopened. If you're caught by the police driving whilst using a hand-held phone you'll get an automatic fixed penalty notice, 6 points on your licence and a fine of 200. Please continue to avoid the area and thank you for your patience. The Inrix live traffic and travel information service reported just after midnight that the motorway linking the Midlands with the border of Scotland was blocked in the Wigan area, from Junction 27, the A5209 Crow Orchard Road turnoff for Standish, to Junction 26, the M58 Orrell Interchange. Ch Insp Damian Kitchen of Lancashire Police said that the cause of the first crash had not yet been established but stressed that "driving conditions were fine". Speaking of the incident, travel website, INRIX, said: "Reports of all traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to accident on M58 Eastbound fromJ5 A577 Pimbo Road (Up Holland)toM6 J26 (OrrellInterchange). Capitol Police have released the name of the officer killed. The man was taken to hospital by NWAS but have no information on the nature of his injuries. Person taken to hospital after one vehicle incident. A spokesperson for Highways England said: "Road users are advised to follow the black hollow square diversion symbol on road signs and leave the M58 at J1. Another patient is a male in his early 60s, that looks like a major trauma.. "A full closure is in place between J3 at Bickerstaffe and J4 at Skelmersdale in both directions. 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From here, turn right onto Railway Road, continuing for 1 mile, then taking the third exit onto the A5068 and following for just over half a mile, rejoining the M58 eastbound at J4. James Majury, 33, used phone apps including Hustle Castle and Sky Sports when he . The last time Man United were at Anfield, Liverpool scented blood. Billy Sites, 44, was a resident of Albemarle County . This is the latest from the Highways England website: The M58 in Lancashire is closed in both directions between J3 (A570, Bickerstaffe) and J4 (A5068, Skelmersdale) due to a serious traffic collision. For the latest news and breaking news visit theLancsLivewebsite. Nature of the incident is as of yet unconfirmed.". Jon Venables, one of the killers of toddler James Bulger, has been charged over indecent images of children and his trial is to be held in private at an unnamed court, the Crown Prosecution Service has said. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? They later added about the second incident: "We were called at 10.12am. senior living sun prairie, wi; blueberry sweet rolls joanna gaines; miguel cardona family; shooting in newport beach last night; st albans swim club drowning; where was the 3 godfathers filmed; southwest chicken bake; Get in touch with us or stay up to date with our latest news and updates. Highways England traffic officers are also at the scene to assist with traffic management. They can then continue on the A577 westbound to join the B5312 Grimsaw Road. A 'full closure' is in place between from J26 M58 (Orrell Interchange) to J27 A5209 Crow. An NWAS spokeswoman told the Press Association that three of those taken to hospital are male, two of whom may be children. Emergency services attended and the female occupant of the house was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident took place in West Lancashire between junction three for Bickerstaffe and junction four for Skelmersdale. This is the scene from the other side of the M58, with a car visibly in the embankment next to the eastbound carriageway. The road is expected to be closed for up three days while repair work is carried out. Live traffic conditions and news for Scotland's road network. The M58 is closed from J5 eastbound following a serious accident. Posted. Motorway shut from exit for Standish to Orrell Interchange in both directions due to police incident. If there's something you've spotted and want us to check out then tell us in our comment box or via Twitter or Facebook, Thanks for following the blog today. The westbound between J4 Skelmersdale and J3 Bickerstaffe remains closed following the fatal collision - as police confirm a 31-year-old lorry driver has been arrested.
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