Runaway driver detained by police after crash on M6 brings traffic to a standstill
He ran off but police caught up with him.
A runaway driver has been detained by police after a crash on the M6 brought traffic to a standstill.
The 34-year-old man who been arrested caused traffic to be held in both directions earlier today on the M6 within J33 near Lancaster due to a collision.
Emergency services attended the scene and there were also delays of up to 30 minutes.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “At around 10.15am today a car was spotted driving dangerously and at high speed on the northbound M6.
“Officers began a pursuit of the car, a Volvo C30, which left the motorway at Junction 33 and crashed on the slip road.
“The driver ran off from the vehicle but was detained a short time later.
“The motorway was closed in both directions for a short time while we dealt with the incident and we are grateful for the understanding of anyone affected.”