A Range Rover flipped and flew over a barrier after aquaplaning in heavy rain. The occupants of the white Range Rover Evoque miraculously escaped from the horror crash with minor injuries.
The M6 northbound was closed overnight following the collision, between junction 34 and junction 35 near Lancaster and Carnforth, Lancs Live reports. Police said the luxury car aquaplaned on standing water on the motorway, throwing it over a motorway barrier and onto its side and roof.
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Those inside the Range Rover suffered cuts and bruises but avoided more serious injury. A spokesperson for Lancashire Contsabulary said: "This Range Rover Evoque aquaplaned on standing water M6 north between junctions 34 and 35 in heavy rain.
"Thankfully the occupants walked away with cuts and bruises. Please slow down and drive to the conditions."
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