Person behind wheel of mini bus full of kids filmed M6 crash

Officers were called to reports of a serious crash on the M6, between junction 32 Brockholes and junction 33 Lancaster South, on Monday. Nine people were injured in the crash, including children. While the emergency services were treating patients, ensuring the safety of those trapped in vehicles, and investigating the crash, a number of drivers on the northbound carriageway passed the scene using their mobile phones to film as they were driving.

Police saw footage, which was shared on social media, of the scene from a driver's window. Officers also observed another person filming out of the window, whilst driving a minibus full of children. Officers also witnessed an HGV driver doing the same thing.

Police were able to record at least five other drivers recording while driving. Investigations are ongoing to identify these drivers. A police spokesperson said: "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 phone at the wheel, and driving without due care and attention is dangerous.

It can cause further accidents and divert 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 [can be fatal], along with travelling without a seatbelt, speeding, driving under the influence of drink or drugs and careless driving. Drivers committing one of [these offences] 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, or report it online."