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Van Driver Killed in M6 Crash as Motorway Shut for More than 24 Hours
Police say the crash sparked a vehicle fire and large fuel spillage, forcing emergency resurfacing and a prolonged motorway closure.
- On Sunday, October 18, a fatal collision involving a van and a lorry occurred on the M6 northbound between Junction 23 at Newton-le-Willows and Junction 24 at Ashton-in-Makerfield, shortly before 10 p.m.
- The crash caused one of the vehicles to catch fire, resulting in significant damage to the road surface and a large fuel spillage that complicated emergency response efforts.
- National Highways stated that lanes one, two, and three require full resurfacing, while lane four must remain closed for safety until repairs are completed.
- Police identified the victim as 41-year-old Vadim Suflet; Detective Sergeant Andy Roper of the Merseyside Police Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit appealed for dashcam footage from witnesses.
- Drivers heading northbound are advised to follow the hollow diamond diversion via the A580 and A58, as there is currently no estimated time for the northbound carriageway to reopen.
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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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