Van stopped by police on M6 north of Lancaster was unsafe to drive

A white van seen by police driving on the M6 north of Lancaster was unsafe to drive due to a snapped rear spring.

Lancs Road Police @LancsRoadPolice tweeted 28 minutes ago: “This van sighted M6 crabbing along in lane 1 M6 north.

"It was stopped at Burton Services.

"An examination of the van uncovered a snapped rear spring.

"Van issued with an immediate prohibition.

"It will have to have a fresh MOT done to be allowed back on the road.”

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