A shocking image has revealed the damage suffered to this morning (Sunday).
The Air Ambulance was called to the incident between junctions 22 and 21, which happened at around 11:20am on the eastbound carrigeway.
Traffic was held in both directions as significant damage was caused to the central reservation - and we can now reveal just how bad the accident was.
The picture below shows the red car completely crumpled against the lamppost, with the passenger side of the car bearing the brunt of the force.
There was only one person in the car at the time of the crash and they have been taken to hospital by land ambulance where they continue to be assessed.
Alongside a photo posted on Twitter, North West Motorway Police said: "Just the driver on board who has survived & taken to hospital with injuries."
The North West Motorway Police suggested that the crash was caused by 'a combination of poor driving and wet weather'.
All traffic on the eastbound traffic continues to be held, with queues snaking back for almost 10 miles.
Only two lanes are open on the eastbound carriageway as contractors continue to carry out essential repairs works as the site of the incident.
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