M6 Closed for 12 Hours After Crash

A serious collision on the M6 between junctions 27 (Shevington) and 28 (Leyland) on Friday resulted in the motorway being closed for approximately 12 hours. The crash, involving a lorry, a campervan, and a car, left seven people injured, although their injuries were not life-threatening. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to the scene, which required significant cleanup due to the lorry shedding its load of beer cans and pallets. National Highways reported substantial damage to the central barrier, prolonging the closure for recovery and repairs. As of early Saturday morning, some lanes have reopened, but delays persist as work continues on the remaining closed lanes. Meanwhile, another crash involving two lorries and a car has closed the M49, further complicating traffic in the area.