Horror Smash on M6: Van Ploughs Into Stationary Vehicles, Baby Seriously Hurt
Lancashire Police have revealed shocking details after a horrific crash on the M6 northbound slip road at Junction 29, Bamber Bridge. The incident occurred just after 4:25pm on Friday, 13th February.
Van Skids Into Queue, Baby Injured
A white Ford Transit van careered into three stationary vehicles — a heavy goods truck and two cars. A baby passenger in one of the cars was seriously hurt and rushed to hospital.
Thankfully, police say the baby’s injuries are not life-threatening. Officers have sent their best wishes to the child and their family.
Two Men Arrested After Ford Transit Crew Flees Scene
The driver and passenger of the Transit fled immediately after the crash. Lancashire cops have since arrested two men:
- A 39-year-old from Preston is held on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and remains in custody.
- A 42-year-old from Blackburn was arrested on the same charge but later bailed with strict conditions.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Officers are begging anyone with dashcam footage or information about the crash to come forward. Call 101 quoting log 937 of 13th February.
Police urge that footage be sent directly to them and not shared on social media to aid the ongoing investigation.
