M61: Lancashire motorway clear after trailer crash spilled fluid and caused lane closures

The M61 in Lancashire has been reopened after a crash led to fluid spilling onto the road.

The motorway was closed southbound between junction 8 Chorley and junction 8 Middlebrook, causing 30-minute delays.

National Highways said earlier: "The M61 in Lancashire is closed southbound between J8 (Chorley) and J6 (Bolton) due to a collision involving a van and a lorry. Emergency services including Lancashire Police are on scene. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management. Recovery has been arranged."

The group added that those in attendance are also dealing with the spill of hydraulic fluid over the road surface. National Highways added: "Recovery and clear-up works will be ongoing for some time."

But highways officers have now confirmed that the road is fully reopened and that delays have dispersed.