M6 driver stopped going wrong-way on motorway at Junction 32

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A foggy stretch of the M6 at Junction 32 Pic: National Highways/Traffic England
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A man caught driving the wrong way on the M6 during Wednesday evening caused long delays.

Lancashire Police said they arrested a driver at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.

The 37-year-old man from Morecambe has since been released under investigation.

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Motorists reported a vehicle travelling to wrong way on the M6 near to Junction 32 (Broughton) around 6pm on Wednesday (13 November) – it was heading northbound on the southbound carriageway.

Police confirmed the car involved – a BMW – was seized.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 1080 of 13 November.

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