Man in 40s seriously injured in M6 Charnock Richard crash

There were long delays on the M6 following the crash <i>(Image: MotorwayCameras.co.uk)</i>
There were long delays on the M6 following the crash (Image: MotorwayCameras.co.uk)
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Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was left with "life-threatening injuries" following a crash on the M6.

The northbound carriageway of the M6 was closed for several hours on Friday (July 18) between J27 for Standish and J28 for Leyland, just after Charnock Richard services.

Officers responded to reports of a crash between a van and a stationary skip wagon at around 10.45am.

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The van driver, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital and remains there at this time.

A police spokesperson said: "We would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while the motorway was closed.

"If you witnessed this collision, or have any information or dashcam footage that could assist us with our enquiries, please contact us on 101 quoting log 462 of July 18, or email the serious collision investigation unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk."

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