Children’s minibus driver seen filming M6 horror crash scene

Nine people were injured in the crash

08:40, 16 Jul 2025

Police are investigating to find several drivers who were caught on camera using their phones to record the aftermath of a major crash. Nine people, including several young children, suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the M6's southbound[1] side on Monday, July 14 at around 10.30am. Lancashire Police reported that a BMW 4 Series and a Honda CR-V were involved in the crash, with both vehicles hitting the central reservation barrier.

Subsequently, the Honda CR-V crashed into a Nissan X-Trail, while the BMW made contact with a Honda HR-V.

Out of the nine casualties[2], eight remain hospitalised, with five suffering serious injuries. None of the injuries are considered life-threatening.

In a recent update, authorities said they are actively seeking to identify a number of drivers who were spotted filming the collision site on their mobiles as they passed by. The police have condemned this behaviour as "incredibly dangerous and illegal", reports LancsLive[3].

A spokesperson for Lancashire Constabulary said: "Whilst the emergency services were carrying out their duties: treating patients, ensuring the safety of those trapped in vehicles, and investigating the collision, a number of drivers on the northbound carriageway passed the scene, using their mobile phones to film as they were driving.

"Yesterday we saw footage shared on social media of the scene from a driver's window, while our officers also observed another person filming out of the window, whilst driving a minibus full of children.

"We also witnessed an HGV driver doing the same thing and investigations are ongoing to identify these drivers.

We were able to record at least five others doing the same thing.

"This is incredibly dangerous and illegal. Those caught by our officers or by cameras doing this yesterday, will be reported and dealt with appropriately.

"We know that being held up on the motorway can be frustrating. No one wants their journey extended or diverted, and sometimes a large emergency service response can draw a lot of attention.

"This is not an excuse to act illegally.

Yesterday's collision involved real people - someone's mum, dad, or child. Whilst they were at their most vulnerable, some drivers selfishly chose to film for their own curiosity and entertainment.

"We want to take this time to remind you to drive with caution. If you think it is acceptable to drive in this manner, it is not.

"Slowing down to look at a collision, using your phones at the wheel, and driving without due care and attention is dangerous.

It can cause further accidents and diverts the attention of the emergency services at the scene, whose priority needs to be helping those injured in the collision and investigating.

"Using a mobile phone whilst driving is one of the #Fatal5, along with travelling without a seatbelt, speeding, driving under the influence of drink or drugs and careless driving.

Drivers committing one of the Fatal 5 are at a higher risk of causing or being involved in a fatal collision.

"If you spot someone driving dangerously, please report it to us.

You can call 101, or, once you're no longer behind the wheel, report online: https://orlo.uk/3bYlI[4]"

References

1. ^ M6's southbound (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
2. ^ nine casualties (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
3. ^ LancsLive (www.lancs.live)
4. ^ https://orlo.uk/3bYlI (orlo.uk)