Driver seriously injured after M62 crash

It happened near to Chain Bar

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 23rd May 2023
Last updated 23rd May 2023

An investigation is underway after a crash on the M62 yesterday morning (22/5)).

Police say two cars collided at around 6am near to Chain Bar and Birstall.

One of the drivers suffered serious injuries.

A police spokesperson said:

"Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the M62.

"The collision, involving a white Dacia Sandero and a Porche Cayenne, occurred between junction 26 (Chain Bar) and junction 27 (Birstall) around 6am yesterday morning (22/5).

"The driver of the Dacia Sandero suffered serious injuries not thought to be life threatening.

"Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the collision and officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or anyone with dash cam footage to contact police."

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