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.
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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.
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.
Top Cop's 5 Essential Tips for New UK Drivers
A police road safety expert reveals five crucial tips for young drivers during Road Safety Week. Learn how to stay safe and reduce risks on UK roads.
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.
Lorry drivers paid £2,000 per migrant to smuggle into UK
Exclusive investigation reveals how criminal gangs are paying lorry drivers up to £2,000 per migrant in sophisticated smuggling operations targeting UK borders. Police report dramatic spike in arrests as border security tightens.
Polish lorry driver blames coughing fit for fatal wrong-way crash
Shocking dashcam footage reveals the moment a Polish lorry driver, blaming a coughing fit, drove the wrong way down a British motorway, causing a fatal collision that killed another driver.
Lorry driver crashes into stationary traffic at 50mph
Dramatic video captures the terrifying moment a distracted lorry driver fails to notice stopped traffic, causing a catastrophic multi-vehicle collision on a British motorway. Exclusive investigation reveals the driver's failure to react to warning signs.
Lorry driver guilty of French student's Christmas murder
A French student's dream UK visit ended in tragedy when a lorry driver murdered him and hid his body in a storage unit just days before Christmas. The shocking case reveals disturbing details of calculated violence.
Lorry driver runs down police officer in shocking M25 attack
Dramatic body-worn camera footage captures the terrifying moment a HGV driver accelerates into a police officer on the M25 hard shoulder, leading to a dramatic Taser arrest in a case that has shocked the Thames Valley Police force.
M25 chaos: Multi-vehicle crash sparks 12-mile queues
Major disruption on Britain's busiest motorway as lorry collision closes three lanes near Chertsey, causing 90-minute delays and traffic gridlock during morning rush hour.
M25 closed after lorry fire causes 90-minute delays
A major lorry fire has forced the complete closure of the M25 in Surrey, causing severe 90-minute delays and miles of queues during Tuesday's rush hour. Emergency services remain on scene.
M25 migrant stowaways spark security fears
Exclusive investigation reveals migrants hiding in lorries near Britain's busiest motorway, raising urgent questions about border security and drawing disturbing comparisons to the Uxbridge attacker case.
1950s Country Diary: Ingenious Lorry Rescue Using Nature
A rediscovered 1950 Country Diary entry reveals remarkable ingenuity as villagers employ nature's resources to rescue a heavily-laden lorry from deep rural ruts, offering timeless wisdom in sustainable problem-solving.
Miracle escape as car crushed by jackknifed lorry
Shocking CCTV footage captures the terrifying moment a car is completely crushed by an out-of-control jackknifed lorry on a UK motorway, in what police are calling an 'absolute miracle' survival story.
Runaway Tipper Truck Carnage Caught on Dashcam
Dramatic dashcam footage captures the moment an out-of-control tipper truck smashed into multiple vehicles on a busy UK motorway, causing chaos and miraculously resulting in only minor injuries.
Spanish villagers create English signs for lost lorry drivers
Frustrated residents in a Spanish village create homemade road signs in English to stop foreign HGV drivers from getting stuck on their narrow streets after official pleas for help went unanswered.
M25 road rage: Lorry driver's dangerous brake checks
Shocking dashcam footage captures dangerous motorway confrontation as an HGV driver performs reckless brake checks on the M25, putting multiple lives at risk in terrifying road rage incident.
M6 lorry driver filmed using mobile phone at wheel
Exclusive footage reveals a lorry driver on the M6 motorway dangerously using his mobile phone while operating a 44-tonne vehicle, prompting police investigation and safety concerns.
Lorry driver finds migrant stowaway heading to Belgium
A Kent lorry driver got the shock of his life when he discovered an illegal immigrant had secretly hitched a ride in his vehicle while travelling through the Channel Tunnel to Belgium.
Lorry ploughs into layby in dangerous driving incident
Dramatic footage captures the horrifying moment a lorry veered into a layby, crashing into parked cars and leaving two people with serious injuries. A woman has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving as police investigate the alarming incident.
M1 lorry fire creates mushroom cloud, massive delays
Dramatic footage captures terrifying mushroom cloud rising from blazing lorry on M1, causing massive delays and emergency response near Milton Keynes
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