UPDATED: THE M62 Eastbound at Westbrook, Warrington, has now fully reopened following a ‘serious collision’ during the early hours of this morning when a HGV driver is believed to have been struck by his own vehicle.
The motorway was closed in both directions between Junction 7 at Rainhill and Junction 8 at Westbrook near Warrington just before 2am following the serious collision.
Merseyside Police officers were called following reports the driver of an HGV had been injured on the carriageway close to junction 7 at Rainhill.
It is believed the driver was struck by his own vehicle, suffering “life-changing” serious leg injuries before the vehicle was in collision with the nearside barrier.
No other vehicles are thought to have been involved in the incident.
The #M62 eastbound between J7 and J8 is now fully open. pic.twitter.com/acP1kL0cdF
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) November 24, 2021
#Merseyside #Cheshire please be aware the #M62 is currently closed in both directions between J7 #Rainhill and J8 #Westbrook near #Warrington due to a police led incident. We are in attendance assisting @NWMPG please approach with caution. More info to follow. pic.twitter.com/vrtUpoJsXI
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) November 24, 2021
