M6 crash: Lorry driver killed and five injured in Lancashire

The truck driver who went over the central barrier of a highway and ended up on the other side of the road, colliding with several other vehicles, has passed away.

Authorities reported that five additional individuals involved in the 10-car accident on the M6 in Lancashire on Wednesday sustained injuries, with two of them being seriously hurt.

Lancashire Police reported that a male truck driver in his 50s lost his life at the accident site, which took place around 11:20 GMT on the stretch of road between Junctions 33 close to Lancaster and Junction 32 near Preston.

According to National Highways, both sides of the road were available for two lanes of traffic, while the third lane on each side was shut down for barrier repairs.

Authorities reported that the heavy goods vehicle, which was heading north, veered into the southbound lane and crashed into several other cars.

A man in his 40s, who was driving a Ford Transit, sustained severe injuries in the accident. Additionally, a woman in her 40s, who was behind the wheel of a Suzuki Swift, was also seriously hurt.

Authorities have stated that they are still looking into the matter.

Superintendent Hassan Khan expressed that his main concern is for the family and friends of the driver who lost their life, as well as for everyone impacted by this unfortunate event.

He stated, "I urge anyone who saw the accident and hasn’t talked to the police yet to reach out."

Efforts to fix the road are still in progress, so I recommend steering clear of the area if possible or checking ahead before you set out. I understand that the hold-ups can be annoying, but it's important that the necessary safety work is finished before the road can be reopened.

Motorists are advised to anticipate increased congestion because of ongoing lane closures.

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