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Woman dies in M6 motorway pile-up Woman dies in M6 motorway pile-up
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A woman has died and two people have been seriously injured in a pile-up which has closed part of the M6 motorway in Lancashire. A woman has died and two people have been seriously injured in a pile-up on the M6 motorway in Lancashire.
Emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway between junctions 32 at Broughton and 33 at Galgate in the early hours.Emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway between junctions 32 at Broughton and 33 at Galgate in the early hours.
Police said at least four vehicles were involved including a van, a lorry and two cars.Police said at least four vehicles were involved including a van, a lorry and two cars.
The female driver of a Ford Escort was pronounced dead at the scene. The northbound carriageway was closed while the scene was examined and cleared. One lane remains shut.
The female driver of a Ford Escort was declared dead at the scene.
Her female passenger suffered serious injuries.Her female passenger suffered serious injuries.
A man driving a Vauxhall Astra was also seriously injured.A man driving a Vauxhall Astra was also seriously injured.
The northbound carriageway is closed between junctions 32 and 33 and there is no access to the motorway from the M55.
Traffic is being diverted onto the A6 and long queues are building up.
A Lancashire Police spokeswoman said a full investigation was under way and any witnesses were asked to contact police.A Lancashire Police spokeswoman said a full investigation was under way and any witnesses were asked to contact police.