Why was the M6 closed near Lancaster?

The M6 was closed because a driver led police on a pursuit, drove the wrong way on the carriageway, and was eventually stopped.

Who was arrested after the M6 incident?

A 26-year-old man from Ashford, Kent, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

What happened during the M6 police chase?

A Seat Ibiza was driven erratically, then performed a U-turn and traveled the wrong way on the M6 before police stopped the vehicle.

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Wrong-Way Driver Sparks M6 Closure Near Lancaster

14 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Motorist drove wrong way on M6 during police pursuit.
Incident caused lengthy closure of the M6 motorway.
A 26-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving.

Wrong-Way Driver Sparks M6 Closure Near Lancaster

The M6 motorway experienced significant disruption after a high-speed police chase culminated in a vehicle driving against traffic. The incident unfolded near Lancaster between junctions 33 and 32 on Saturday, when police attempted to stop a Seat Ibiza being driven erratically on the southbound carriageway.

The driver failed to stop for officers, instead executing a U-turn and proceeding north on the southbound lanes. This dangerous maneuver necessitated the closure of the M6 for an extended period to ensure public safety. Police successfully brought the pursuit to an end using a tactical stop.

Authorities apprehended a 26-year-old man from Ashford, Kent, in connection with the event. He was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. The closure caused considerable delays for other motorists, with the motorway remaining inaccessible for several hours.