Police issue M6 update after HGV, campervan and car crash causes severe delays

Police have issued a full update after an HGV, campervan and car crashed on the M6 this afternoon (Friday) causing severe delays. Lancashire[1] Police said that the incident, which was reported just after 2pm, has caused considerable damage to the central reservation. As of 5pm, the northbound carriageway of Junction 27 remains closed. Police said that, as well as the damage to the road, the HGV has shed its load.

As a result, the route is to remain closed for ‘a considerable amount of time’, they said. There were seven people injured, but none seriously. Lancashire Police said: “We know many of you will be impacted in some way by the current closure of the M6[3] and we just wanted to give you the latest.

We were called at 2.07pm today following reports of a collision involving a HGV, campervan and car on the northbound carriage of Junction 27 of the M6. “Seven people have suffered injuries, although none are thought to be life-threatening. The collision has caused considerable damage to the central reservation and the HGV has also shed its load.

“Therefore, the motorway will be closed in both directions for a considerable amount of time. We will update you when we can. “Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to report it online or call 101.

Quote log 751 of 30th August 2024.”

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References

1. ^ Lancashire (www.lancs.live)
2. ^ M6 live updates as lorry overturns closing lanes in both directions and air ambulance lands (www.lancs.live)
3. ^ the M6 (www.lancs.live)
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