Three people were taken to hospital after a collision on the M6 in Cheshire, and a man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug driving.
Police were called to reports of the crash at around 3.30am on Tuesday, October 27. A Mercedes Sprinter van was travelling along the southbound carriageway when it crossed from lane one into the northbound carriageway, into the path of an MG HS.
Arrest and Bail
The driver of the van has since been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and drug driving. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Both drivers and a passenger from the MG were taken to hospital. Two had minor injuries and a third had potentially serious injuries.
Appeal for Witnesses
A spokesperson for the force said: "At around 3.30am on 27 October a Mercedes Sprinter van was travelling along the southbound carriageway when it crossed from lane one into the M6 northbound carriageway into the path of an MG HS. The drivers of both vehicles and a passenger from the MG were taken to hospital. Two had minor injuries and a third has potentially serious injuries."
PC Scott Simons, of Cheshire Police, said: "I'd urge anyone who witnessed the driving of the van in the run up to the collision to contact me. The same goes for anyone with dash cam footage."
Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the website quoting IML 2446193.
