Man suffers serious injuries as crash leads to M62 closure

Merseyside Police said a single-car collision occurred at around 4.15am on Tuesday, June 16, on the westbound carriageway between junction 8 at Burtonwood and junction 7 at Rainhill.

Emergency services attended the scene and a man was taken to hospital for treatment to what police described as “serious” injuries.

The incident has led to the closure of all three lanes on the westbound carriageway between the two junctions, with motorists warned to avoid the area while the response continues.

Police statement

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm that a section of the M62 is closed following a serious collision.

“At around 4.15am this morning (Tuesday 16 June), we received a report of a single-car collision.

“A man has been taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

“All three lanes of the westbound carriageway, from junction eight to junction seven, are still closed.

“Motorists are advised to avoid this stretch of the motorway and thank you for your patience while this incident is dealt with.”

Police are now appealing for witnesses and have urged anyone with information, including dashcam footage, to contact them via social media or by calling 101, quoting reference 112 of June 16.