A man has died following a serious crash on the M6 motorway in Staffordshire involving three HGVs and a car. The collision happened on the northbound carriageway between junction 13 for Stafford and junction 14 for Stafford North, near Dunston, at around 11:20am on Tuesday.
Details of the incident
Emergency services, including West Midlands Ambulance Service and Staffordshire Police, attended the scene. The man, who was driving the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The road was closed for several hours while investigations were carried out, causing significant disruption for motorists.
Police appeal for witnesses
Staffordshire Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw the vehicles involved prior to the collision. The force has urged motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes while the closure remains in place.
The coroner's office has been notified, and the deceased's next of kin have been informed. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, and police are working to establish the full circumstances.
