Car which veered off motorway before landing on its roof destroyed in M55 crash

A white Renault Megane landed on its roof after veering off the M55 and hitting a barrier in the early hours of this morning (May 20).

Images from the scene show the front of the car was completely crushed and mangled as a result of the crash.

The driver managed to escape the incident with minor injuries, according to police.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "MN18 attended this collision on the M55 tonight where the car had veered off the carriageway, hit the barrier and rolled on it's roof.

"Thankfully the driver was OK and suffered only minor injuries."

What to do if you have an accident on the motorway:

If you can, switch on your hazard warning lights to warn other drivers. Don’t try and leave the motorway as someone involved may be injured and your car may not be safe to drive.

If there are any injuries, call the emergency services straight away, or try and ask someone else to.

The best way to do this is via a motorway SOS phone, as the operator will know your exact location.

Anyone who is not injured should try to move away from their vehicle to a safe place, ideally away from the road and hard shoulder.

However, do not put yourself or other drivers in any danger.

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