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Two men sadly die after serious collision on M62 as lorry driver arrested

By Gary Skentelbery on 11th July 2024 4:59 pm News, Top Featured Post

POLICE are appealing for information following a serious collision on the M62 at Warrington which sadly resulted in two fatalities and the arrest of a lorry driver on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

At 5.31am today (Thursday 11 June) police were called to a collision involving two lorries and a car on the M62 westbound between junction 8 and junction 7.

Sadly, two men from the car died at the scene. Next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The driver of the car was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of one of the two lorries, a 61-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
The carriageway was closed between junction 9 and junction 7 while emergency services worked at the scene but has since reopened.
Anyone with information should contact Cheshire police on 101 or via www.cheshire.police.uk//tell-us quoting IML 1867786.

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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.