Pedestrian killed on M6 after being hit ‘by several vehicles’
A pedestrian has been killed on the M6 near Warrington after being struck by several vehicles.
Traffic has been stopped on the M6 in two locations for hours after the fatal crash between junctions J21 and J21A near Warrington, Cheshire.
The emergency services were alerted shortly before 3am this morning after reports of a serious crash.
Police officers discovered a pedestrian who had been ‘struck by several vehicles,’ Cheshire Police told Metro.
The force said: ‘Sadly, the pedestrian was found dead at the scene.’
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The victim’s injuries were catastrophic, Metro understands.
Drivers should avoid the area and delays are expected while an investigation continues.
National Highways said: ‘Cheshire Police are leading the response and are carrying out investigations on the M6 northbound between J21 and J21A near Warrington, requiring a full closure of the carriageway.
‘Cheshire Police notified National Highways at 02:52am requesting assistance with implementing full closures to create a safe working environment at the scene.
‘Our Traffic Officers have been establishing and maintaining the closure points throughout the night, and we have also been managing the controlled turning of traffic caught within the closure.
‘As we approach the morning period, the closure remains in place with no expected end time currently available. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.’
Another closure, related to the same incident, is also in place northbound between J28 (Leyland) and J30 (Bamber Bridge) outside Preston, and it is unclear when the road will reopen.
National Highways said: ‘Due to the nature of the incident, there is currently no estimated reopening time.’
Motorists were told to ‘expect delays.’
Lancashire Police said: ‘We would encourage motorists to find alternative travel routes if they can do so.
‘We know that this closure will cause some disruption but it is absolutely necessary, and we are working as quickly as we can to get the carriageway fully re-open. We will update you as soon as it is re-open.’
Diversions have been put in place near the closures.
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