# M6 Gridlock Near Wigan

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Podcast: [UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829)
Published: 2026-06-08T06:08:40+00:00
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Major traffic chaos erupts on the M6 today with three northbound lanes shut down near Wigan due to a serious crash between junctions 25 and 26, causing massive delays stretching back to junction 23. Emergency crews are on scene, while two southbound lanes are also closed between junctions 27 and 26 — disrupting traffic in both directions. National Highways urges drivers to avoid the area and find alternate routes as crews work to clear the scene. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5889beb0a54b3e10

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