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Van Driver Killed in M6 Crash as Motorway Shut for More than 24 Hours
Police say the van driver died after a lorry hit the rear of the vehicle, and resurfacing work is keeping the motorway shut.
- A fatal collision between a van and a lorry occurred on the M6 northbound between Junction 23 and Junction 24 on Sunday, October 18, claiming the life of 41-year-old Vadim Suflet.
- The crash caused one vehicle to catch fire, resulting in significant damage to the road surface and a large fuel spillage shortly before 10 p.m. on Sunday.
- National Highways reported that lanes one, two, and three require full resurfacing due to fire damage, while lane four must remain closed for safety reasons.
- Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from Merseyside Police's Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage, as the lorry driver assists police with enquiries.
- Motorists are advised to allow extra journey time and follow signed diversions while the M6 northbound remains closed, with no estimated reopening time confirmed.
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Knutsford GuardianM6 closure likely to continue into evening after serious crash which led to fire
National Highways says M6 northbound remains closed between junctions 23 and 24 after a van and lorry crash on October 18, with resurfacing and diversions in place.
·Northwich, United Kingdom
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M6 chaos: 'Serious collision' and vehicle fire forces closure of busy motorway as traffic builds
Drivers are facing long delays on a popular motorway during rush hour this morning following a huge accident.The M6 in Greater Manchester remains closed northbound between J23 (Newton Le Willows) and J24 (Ashton-In-Makerfield).National Highways confirmed that this was down to a "serious collision", which took place just before 10pm last night (Sunday, October 18).Emergency services have been in attendance, including Merseyside Police and Merseys…
·London, United Kingdom
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