A major incident on the M6 motorway in Cheshire has ended in tragedy after a multi-vehicle collision claimed the life of one man and forced the complete closure of the vital transport artery for several hours overnight.
Emergency services rushed to the scene between junction 16 for Crewe and junction 17 for Sandbach following reports of a serious collision involving multiple vehicles. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, one man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Major Investigation Underway
Cheshire Police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. A police spokesperson confirmed they're appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to piece together exactly what led to this tragic incident.
The motorway closure, which lasted through the night, caused significant disruption to travellers and freight movement along one of Britain's busiest transport corridors. Long queues formed as traffic was diverted through surrounding areas, with some drivers facing hours of delays.
Travel Chaos for Commuters
National Highways issued severe delay warnings to motorists, advising them to seek alternative routes while collision investigation work took place. The closure affected both northbound and southbound carriageways at various points during the police operation.
Local residents reported hearing the significant emergency service response throughout the evening, with multiple police vehicles, fire engines, and ambulance crews attending the complex incident scene.
Police are now supporting the family of the deceased man while continuing their investigation into one of the region's most serious road incidents in recent months.
