M1 lanes closed after lorry crash and snow
Three lanes shut on M1 northbound after lorry crash in snowy conditions. Four miles of congestion as Storm Goretti causes rush hour travel chaos. Follow live updates.
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13 migrants arrested after M1 service station incident
Thirteen people were arrested for immigration offences after a group was filmed at Toddington Services. The incident highlights ongoing challenges with illegal Channel crossings.
13 migrants arrested after M1 service station incident
Thirteen individuals were detained by police after being filmed at Toddington Services. The group, suspected of illegal entry, highlights ongoing challenges with clandestine Channel crossings. Read the full report.
Lorry Crashes Down Steep Bank in Nottingham Industrial Estate
A lorry driver in his 60s was hospitalised after his vehicle left the road and became wedged on a steep bank in Nottingham. Police confirm his injuries are not life-altering. Read the full report.
Birmingham bin strike hits one-year anniversary
Birmingham's refuse strike enters its second year with no end in sight. Workers face £8,000 pay cuts as rubbish piles up and rats swarm streets. Read the latest.
Birmingham bin strike hits one-year mark with no end in sight
Birmingham's refuse workers mark one year of strike action, with union resolve 'rock solid' against council restructuring plans that could cost staff £8,000 a year. See the latest.
Forklift moves parked car blocking lorry in Birmingham
A forklift driver in Birmingham took matters into his own hands, moving an SUV parked in a no-parking zone that was blocking a delivery lorry. See the footage and the potential fines involved.
Binman saves kitten from lorry, inspires rescue stories
A quick-thinking binman rescued a nine-week-old kitten from a waste lorry after hearing faint cries. The heartwarming story has inspired others to share tales of animal rescue and condemn cruelty.
Forklift moves car blocking lorry in Birmingham
A Volkswagen Tiguan was lifted and moved by a forklift after it was left in a no-parking zone, blocking a delivery lorry in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. See the footage.
Police hunt driver after Anthony Joshua crash in Nigeria
Nigerian police launch manhunt for lorry driver who fled the scene of the crash that killed two of Anthony Joshua's friends. The boxer remains in hospital with minor injuries.
Father killed by lorry after birthday celebration in Cheshire
Pete Cope, 45, died after being hit by a truck on the A534 Wheelock Bypass. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following the tragic incident.
Father killed by lorry after birthday celebration in Cheshire
Pete Cope, 45, died after being hit by a truck on the A534 Wheelock Bypass. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following the tragic incident.
Freight crime costs UK economy over £1bn since 2020
Organised criminal gangs are targeting UK lorry drivers, stealing millions in goods and pushing up prices for consumers. Discover the shocking scale of the crisis.
Man dies in McDonald's drive-thru 'freak accident'
A 69-year-old man died after being pinned by his own vehicle at a McDonald's drive-thru in Nebraska. An employee was also injured. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
Driver discovers $16m cocaine in trailer in Indiana
A vigilant lorry driver in Indiana uncovered a record £12m cocaine haul hidden in his trailer. Police confirm the massive bust and the driver's innocence. Read the full story.
Seven killed in Turkey bus and lorry collision
A fatal bus crash in Turkey leaves seven dead and 11 injured after colliding with a stationary lorry. Survivors report driver was speeding. Read the latest on this tragic motorway accident.
M1 lorry fire causes 12-mile queues and severe delays
A major lorry fire on the M1 near Northampton has caused 12-mile tailbacks and severe delays. Get the latest traffic updates and diversion advice here.
M54 closed overnight for lorry recovery after crash
The M54 in Shropshire is closed eastbound for overnight recovery of a crashed HGV. National Highways warn of delays and have a diversion in place. Follow for live updates.
Terminal cancer dad escorted to wedding by bin trucks
A 23-year-old bin man with terminal cancer was moved to tears as his colleagues formed a bin lorry procession for his wedding day in Dover. Read this heartwarming story of community support.
Romanian lorry drivers jailed for smuggling 49 migrants
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
Google Maps error bombards village with lorries
The Somerset village of Lullington is under siege from HGVs after a Google Maps error designated its narrow lanes a 'shortcut'. Historic bridges and homes are damaged.
HGV driver causes five-car crash over misted windscreen
Shocking dashcam footage reveals how an HGV driver's failure to clear his windscreen led to a five-vehicle collision in Wales. Read the full court details and sentencing.
Lorry driver crashes with glued load in Flintshire
A lorry driver smashed into traffic after driving with a misted windscreen. Read the shocking details of the court case and sentencing.
Grandma decapitated by bin lorry near school
Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga, a 69-year-old grandmother and cancer survivor, was tragically killed by a bin lorry in Santa Ana. Witnesses included children from a nearby primary school.
Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire
A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.
A14 closed after lorry fire causes rush hour chaos
A lorry fire on the A14 in Suffolk has closed the eastbound carriageway, causing major rush hour delays. Emergency resurfacing is underway. Follow for live updates.
Homeless man crushed to death in Northampton bin lorry
Tragic death of Sajmir Beca, 30, who was crushed in refuse lorry while sleeping in bin. Emergency services rushed to Wellington Street scene. Inquest opened.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency workers
Agency workers in Birmingham vote to join official bin strike picket lines from December 1, escalating the dispute over pay and jobs. Read the latest developments.
A1 closed after lorry overturns in major crash
The A1 in Lincolnshire is closed northbound after a lorry overturned. National Highways warns of 'complex' recovery and major delays. Plan your journey now.
M25 chaos: Lorry fire closes motorway, 60-min delays
A serious lorry fire has caused complete closure of the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions 11 and 10, creating 60-minute delays and severe traffic disruption during Friday rush hour.
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