Appeal after van smashes into tree on side of motorway leaving man seriously injured

Police are appealing for witnesses after a van smashed into a tree on the side of a motorway leaving a man seriously injured.

The yellow van - a recovery van - was found on its side on the embankment of the exit slip road of the M56 westbound carriageway at junction 23 for Frodsham and Runcorn.

It had crashed into a tree after coming off the carriageway, Cheshire Police said.

Officers were called to the scene at around 10.30am on Thursday (February 10).

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A 41-year-old man, from the Birmingham area, was rushed to Aintree Hospital in an ambulance.

He remains there in a serious condition.

At this stage, police believe no other vehicles were involved in the collision.

They are urging any witnesses, or anyone with dash cam footage, to come forward with any information.

PC Eoin Anderson, from Cheshire Constabulary’s Roads and Crime Unit, said: “At this stage we are unsure how the collision occurred and are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have information to come forward.

“Perhaps you saw the van travelling on the M56 that morning or have dash cam footage that could assist us in piecing together what has happened.

“Any information – no matter how small – could really assist with our investigation.”

Anyone with information, CCTV or dash cam footage can contact Cheshire Constabulary online and quote IML 1198163 https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us. Information can also be provided by calling 101.

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