A 22-year-old man from Manchester has been arrested after a serious collision involving a van and a car on the M6 at Thelwall Viaduct in Cheshire, England.
The crash happened at around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, when a Mercedes Sprinter van was travelling southbound near Junction 20 for Lymm. According to Cheshire Police, the van crossed from lane one onto the northbound carriageway, entering the path of an MG HS.
The collision left three people requiring hospital treatment. The drivers of both vehicles and a passenger travelling in the MG were taken to hospital, with two sustaining minor injuries and the third suffering serious injuries.
The van driver, a 22-year-old man from Manchester, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug-driving. Police confirmed that he has since been released on bail while further enquiries continue.
The crash resulted in major disruption for motorists, with the M6 closed in both directions for several hours. Reopening work included repairing the damaged central reservation barrier and clearing debris from the road.
Cheshire Police is appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who saw the van being driven before the collision or has relevant dashcam footage. PC Scott Simons urged anyone with information to contact police on 101, quoting incident reference IML 2446193, or submit information through the Cheshire Police website.