POLICE have released a shocking image of a horror crash involving HGVs on the M6 that left a woman hospitalised.

The multi-vehicle collision occured on the M6 northbound carriageway at Sandbach on Monday (December 17) and forced the road to be closed overnight.

A woman had to be cut free and taken to hospital following the incident.

North West Motorway Police said: "The female driver is recovering in hospital

"The force of the impact ripped the engine out of the tractor unit hence the delay in us opening the lanes."

Police are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage. Contact Cheshire Police on 101 Quoting IML 271821.