A CYCLIST was seriously injured in a crash involving a van, car and HGV on the M62.

The man in his 20s was taken to hospital where his condition is described as non life-threatening.

Police were called shortly after 6.30am on Saturday, December 4, following reports of a collision involving a cyclist, a Mercedes Sprinter van, a Nissan Qashqai and a HGV.

The crash  happened on the westbound carriageway of the M62 between junction nine at Winwick and junction eight at Burtonwood.

M62 was closed for six hours following multiple crash

The M62 was closed for six hours following a multiple crash

The motorway was closed for six hours as North West Motorway Police Group carried out investigation work.

Anyone with information is should call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1147879 or report it via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report