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Man seriously injured after M6 lorry and van crash | Man seriously injured after M6 lorry and van crash |
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The motorway has been closed due to a "serious collision", National Highways North West has said | The motorway has been closed due to a "serious collision", National Highways North West has said |
A man has been seriously injured in a crash involving a lorry and a van on the M6 in Lancashire, police have said. | A man has been seriously injured in a crash involving a lorry and a van on the M6 in Lancashire, police have said. |
The collision happened between junction 32 (M55) and junction 33 (Garstang) at about 05:20 GMT. | The collision happened between junction 32 (M55) and junction 33 (Garstang) at about 05:20 GMT. |
A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, a Lancashire Police spokesperson said. | A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, a Lancashire Police spokesperson said. |
The M6 northbound between junctions 32 and 33 has now reopened following the incident, with two lane closures remaining in place to enable investigation work to be carried out. | |
Police have appealed for any witnesses or anyone with video footage of the crash to contact them. | Police have appealed for any witnesses or anyone with video footage of the crash to contact them. |
National Highways had warned of a an hour's delay and advised drivers to follow the "solid triangle" diversion symbol, external on road signs during the four-hour closure. | |
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