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A stretch of the M6 southbound remains closed today following yesterday’s fatal lorry crash.

The collision occurred between junctions 32 (Broughton) and 33 (Hampson Green) at around 11.20am on Wednesday.

A lorry travelling northbound smashed through the central reservation before crashing into several other vehicles and overturning.

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The lorry driver, a man in his 50s, sadly died at the scene.

The driver of a Ford Transit, a man in his 40s, and the driver of a Suzuki Swift, a woman in her 40s, also suffered “serious injuries”.

Three other people suffered “more minor injuries” in the collision, which involved a total of ten vehicles.

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LIVE: Fatal crash closes M6 near Garstang

Key Events

  • M6 closed between junctions 32 and 33
  • Police warn closure likely to be in place for 'number of hours'
  • National Highways confirm vehicle has 'overturned'
  • Air ambulance called to scene
  • Police confirm one person has died

National Highways confirm vehicle has 'overturned'

Police warn closure likely to be in place for 'number of hours'

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