LIVE M6 closed in both directions after crash as police warn delays to continue ‘for some time’

Five people rushed to hospital after crash

Five people, including a man with serious injuries, have been rushed to hospital after a crash involving one vehicle on the M6, police have said. In a statement this afternoon a spokesperson from Lancashire Police said: “We received a report of a collision involving one vehicle between junction 32 and 33 of the M6 at around 2pm today.

“A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. “Four other people also suffered injuries and have been taken to hospital. “The motorway is closed in both directions between junctions 32 and 33 and we will bring you an update when we’re able to.

“If you have any footage or information that can assist our enquiries, please contact 101 quoting log 0814 of July 22.”