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Motorway Closed After Crash and Car Fire
Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage as the lorry driver assists inquiries into the crash that killed a 39-year-old man.
- A 39-year-old man died following a crash involving a car and a lorry on the MOTORWAY northbound between Junction 3 and Junction 4 on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 9.40pm.
- West Midlands Fire Service extinguished a fire affecting a car and a heavy goods vehicle trailer at the scene. The MOTORWAY northbound remained closed between Junction 3 and Junction 4 while emergency services responded, reopening early on Wednesday.
- Police, Ambulance, and National Highways attended the scene while the Serious Collision Investigation Unit began establishing the circumstances. The lorry driver is assisting Officers with their inquiries into the fatal collision.
- West Midlands Police appealed for witnesses with dashcam footage from the collision. A spokesperson stated: "Anyone with information can contact us on 101, message on Live Chat or email SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk, quoting 5590 of October 6."
- The family of the deceased man has been informed and is receiving support during this devastating time. Forensic examinations concluded overnight, with the MOTORWAY reopening to traffic on Wednesday morning.
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