Login
My Garage
New hero

Car falls from bridge causing M6 to shut

By Tom Gibson | June 27, 2023

Share

Why not leave a comment?

See all | Add a comment

Miraculously the driver escaped with non life-threatening injuries

Car falls from bridge causing M6 to shut

The M6 was closed near Congleton yesterday after a vehicle plunged from a bridge over the M6 onto the northbound carriageway.

Emergency vehicles were called to the scene, close to junction 17, just after 1pm after being made aware that a car had gone through the barrier.

Miraculously, the driver escaped with non-life threatening injuries although they were airlifted to hospital.

There are currently no further details on what caused the crash or exactly how the driver had such a lucky escape.

There were delays of more than four hours after the crash and queues were still about six miles long two hours after the motorway reopened.

Related Articles

Six EVs that avoid the April 2025 car tax hike—saving buyers over £2,000
Starting April 2025, electric vehicle (EV) owners will face increased costs as the government removes car tax exemptions.
Apr 03, 2025
Vauxhall cuts prices to avoid EV ‘Luxury Car Tax’
Vauxhall has reduced the price of its top-spec Astra Sports Tourer and Grandland electric models to keep them under £40,000
Apr 03, 2025
What are automatic headlights? A complete guide for drivers
Learn all about automatic headlights, including how they work, the benefits they provide, and the different types available in modern...
Apr 03, 2025
The countries hit hardest by Trump’s car tariffs
Trump's new 25% car tariffs are set to shake up the auto industry. Find out which countries and brands will be impacted the most.
Apr 03, 2025