Updated 8:46am 26 May 2012

A man is arrested after a crash causes injuries on the M6 at Orrell

SIX people have been injured in a crash on the M6 northbound near Orrell.

A heavy goods vehicle hit a number of other HGVs and cars in the accident between Junctions 26 and 27, close to the junction with the M58 at around 11.40pm on Wednesday.

A 62-year-old man from Lancashire suffered multiple injuries and remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.

A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Witnesses are asked to call Merseyside Police on 0151 777 5771 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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