Yahoo News HGV driver in 50s dies following M6 collision involving ten vehicles
Lancashire Police have launched an appeal after a man died in a horror smash on the M6. Emergency services were called at around 11.20am yesterday (Wednesday, November 6) to reports of a serious collision on the motorway close to junction 33.
The crash involved a HGV travelling northbound which crossed onto the southbound carriageway and collided with a number of other vehicles. The driver of the HGV, a man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other people, the driver of a Ford Transit, a man in his 40s, and the driver of a Suzuki Swift, a woman in her 40s, suffered serious injuries. Three other people suffered more minor injuries.
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A total of ten vehicles were involved in the collision. Today (November 7), two lanes of the northbound carriageway have been reopened, while lane three remains closed.
On the southbound carriageway, all lanes are closed to allow for emergency repairs on the surface. Diversions are in place on the A6 which runs parallel to the motorway.
Supt Hassan Khan, of Lancashire Constabulary’s Operations Dept said: “My thoughts first and foremost are with the loved ones of the driver who sadly died and with all those affected by this tragic incident. Our investigation into what caused this collision is ongoing.
“Work is still ongoing to repair the road so I would urge people to avoid the area if they can or check before you travel. I appreciate the delays are frustrating, but safety work needs to be completed before the road can open again.
“I would ask anyone who witnessed the collision, and who has not yet spoken to police, to get in touch.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any information can call police on 101 quoting log 0564 of November 6th. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
