M6 crash: Lorry driver killed and motorist seriously injured as major collision closes motorway
Significant delays expected following the serious collision on the M6
A lorry driver has been killed and another driver seriously injured after a major motorway crash.
The M6 in Staffordshire remains closed southbound between J16 near Crewe and J15 near Stoke-on-Trent.
The driver of a lorry, who had hopped out of his broken-down HGV, was killed at the scene at around 9.50pm on Thursday.
His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the fatal collision involving a Toyota Avensis and a white MAN Truck HGV.
The driver of the Toyota was taken to hospital with non life-threatening leg and facial injuries.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area with any information or dashcam footage which could help collision investigators.”
A West Midlands Ambulance spokeswoman said: “On arrival crews found two men.
“The first patient, the driver of the lorry, was found in a critical condition and sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save him, and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.”
Images from the scene show a lorry stopped on the hard shoulder with a green protective barrier erected around it.
In its latest update, National Highways said normal traffic conditions were not expected to return until 3pm.
National Highways advice to motorists
Road users travelling are advised to follow the Hollow Square diversion symbol on road signs
- Exit the M6 southbound at J16.
- Join the A500 southbound and continue around Stoke-on-Trent on Queensway to then re-join the M6 southbound at J15.
Further information is available from National Highways by visiting www.trafficengland.com and travel apps, or via their regional X feed.
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