Motorbike rider in ‘serious but stable’ condition as police appeal over M6 Leyland crash
A Yamaha motorbike rider remains in hospital after being seriously injured in a crash on the M6. Lancashire Police is appealing for witnesses to the crash or anyone with information […]
Traffic stopped on the M6 at Leyland Pic: Naomi Kent/Preston Lancashire Traffic and Travel
A Yamaha motorbike rider remains in hospital after being seriously injured in a crash on the M6.
Lancashire Police is appealing for witnesses to the crash or anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
The motorway was closed in both directions after the biker, a man in his 20s, hit the crash barrier near Junction 28 for Leyland.
Police were called at 6.23pm on Saturday 7 June and closed off the M6 southbound exit slip road after finding the biker and the blue Yamaha YZF-R3 motorbike.
A full motorway closure was then needed for the North West Air Ambulance as the biker was flown to hospital where police say he remains in a ‘serious but stable’ condition.
The exit slip road remained closed by emergency services throughout much of Saturday evening before fully re-opening.
No other vehicles are understood to have been involved in the crash.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 1085 of 7th June or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/people-stroll-and-dine-under-umbrellas-in-a-lively-colorful-pedestrian-village-right-a-woman-walks-up-stone-steps-in-a-quaint.jpg?id=59966631&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you're looking for a mini getaway this spring, why not add one of the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/best-city-to-travel-canada-2025-lonely-planet">best places to visit in Canada for 2025</a> to your bucket list? Just a short <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/road-trips-from-montreal">road trip from Montreal</a>, this <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/visit-quebec-city-from-montreal-during-fall">quaint and cozy small city</a> has everything from outdoor adventures and mountain views to tasty eats and charming streets straight out of a fairytale.</p><p>Located under two hours from Montreal in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains, Mont-Tremblant has been ranked one of the top travel destinations in Canada by <a href="https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-canada-vacations/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">U.S. News & World Report</a>, and it's not hard to see why.</p><p>Coming in at 14th on the list of 15 top destinations, this quaint, European-style city was praised for its world-class skiing — especially at the iconic Mont Tremblant Ski Resort. </p><p>The surrounding Parc national du Mont-Tremblant also got a nod for its stunning natural landscape, featuring six rivers, over 400 lakes and streams, and endless hiking trails and sandy beaches.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C9C98cKA980/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p><br/>While Mont-Tremblant might be best known for its snowy slopes, the cozy city also comes alive in the summer. Tucked into the Laurentian Mountains, this charming spot becomes a warm-weather playground with scenic trails, sparkling lakes, and countless outdoor adventures.</p><p>Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is perfect for nature lovers, with miles of hiking paths, peaceful rivers, and hundreds of sparkling lakes. If you love animals too, look out for everything from deer and black bears to dozens of bird species that call the park home.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BjYEPB_HZSA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>In the Mont-Tremblant Resort, the colourful pedestrian village feels like a slice of Europe, complete with cobblestone streets, boutique shops, and sunny patios.</p><p>Downtown Mont-Tremblant (once called Saint-Jovite) offers another layer of charm. It's an idyllic spring or summer getaway spot full of art galleries, tasty local eateries, and seasonal events, from open-air concerts to farmers' markets. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7HYkXeJp3o/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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