Appeal after huge crash on M6 near Leyland
Ten vehicles were involved in the smash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a massive ten-vehicle crash, which closed the M6 at rush hour on Wednesday night.
A lorry lost control on the northbound slip road at Junction 28 near Leyland and hit a number of cars.
A 50-year-old man from Buckshaw Village, who was driving a Range Rover, had to be cut out of his car and airlifted to hospital, with fractured ribs and a head injury.
A 51-year-old man from St Helens and a 50-year-old man from Prescot suffered whiplash and concussion and were taken to hospital.
A 15-year-old boy from Chorley in another car was treated for whiplash injuries.
Several others were treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The road was closed for more than six hours while investigations took place.
Sgt Steve Hardman, of Lancashire Police’s Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the M6.
“A number of vehicles were involved close to Junction 28 with several people injured – one seriously.
“The incident caused significant delays in the area and we are grateful for the patience of motorists as emergency services worked at the scene.
“Anyone who saw the vehicles involved before the incident, or witnessed the collision, is urged to contact police.”