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Witness appeal by police after M6 crash leaves driver in ‘serious condition’

Posted on - 26th May, 2018 - 12:08pm | Author - | Posted in - Broughton, Fulwood, Preston News, Roads, Transport
The M6 between Junction 32 and 33 was closed
The M6 between Junction 32 and 33 was closed

Police have launched a witness appeal after a crash on the M6 at Preston.

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Lancashire Police say around 3.25am a Renault Scenic driver collided with the central reservation on Saturday (26 May).

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Emergency services attended and closed the motorway from Junction 32 (Broughton) to Junction 33 (Lancaster South).

The driver of the vehicle, a 38-year-old man from Warrington, was taken to Royal Preston Hospital for treatment. He remains in a serious condition.

Police shut the motorway for five hours while accident investigation work took place.

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Sergeant Steve Hardman said: “An investigation is underway following a serious collision on the M6.

“The driver of the vehicle is in a serious condition at hospital and my thoughts are with him at this time.

“We would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.”

Read more: Drivers filmed going the wrong way up Broughton bus lane

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log reference 0198 of May 26.

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