As of the latest UK M6 Crash news, the crash occurred on the northbound carriageway of the M6, just past Tebay Services in Cumbria. Emergency services were alerted at around 4:04 PM on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
The motorway was shut down between junctions 36 and 39 for nearly 12 hours, with the closure extending until the early hours of Wednesday morning.
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As of the latest UK M6 Crash news, Five people lost their lives in the crash including two young children. The victims were traveling in the Toyota, which was carrying a family from Glasgow.
The victims of the Toyota included a man, a woman and their two children, all of whom were dead at the scene. A third child, who was also in the Toyota survived but sustained critical injuries.
This child was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where they remain in serious condition.
The other vehicle involved in the crash was a Škoda driven by a man from Cambridgeshire. Sadly, he too was dead at the scene.
As of the latest UK M6 Crash news, details about how the two vehicles collided have not been fully confirmed, but early reports suggest that the collision led to a massive fire and black smoke visible from miles away.
Emergency crews were alerted to the scene after the crash. Fire engines from nearby stations including Penrith, Kendal and Shap, were dispatched.
The Great North Air Ambulance was a part of the emergency response, transporting the surviving child to the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
In addition to official responders, volunteer Beep Doctors provided support at the crash site. The M6 Northbound was closed between Junctions 36 and 39 following the M6 crash.
The motorway remained closed for several hours overnight to allow emergency services to manage the aftermath and carry out investigations. It reopened early Wednesday morning.
Cumbria Police have launched an appeal for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage of the incident. They are urging people who were in the area at the time of the M6 crash to come forward with information.
The families of the victims are being supported by specially trained officers as they come to terms with the loss of their loved ones.
Authorities have reassured the public that every effort is being made to provide assistance to those affected.
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As of the latest UK M6 Crash news, the M6 was closed northbound between Junctions 36 and 39. After several hours of closure, the motorway was fully reopened in the early hours of Wednesday morning, once authorities had cleared the site and conducted preliminary investigations.
The police are encouraging anyone with information about the M6 crash to report it online using incident number 146 of 15 October 2024.
Authorities are keen to understand the events leading up to the collision and are seeking input from the public. The appeal for dashcam footage is critical in piecing together the moments before the crash.
Emergency services responded quickly to the crash, with the Great North Air Ambulance, North-West Ambulance Service, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and Beep Doctors, a group of volunteer doctors, all attending the scene.
As of the latest UK M6 Crash news, Cumbria Constabulary issued a public appeal for information. They are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage to come forward to assist with the investigation.
Information can be reported online via the Cumbria Police website or by calling 101 and quoting incident number 146 of October 15, 2024.
Additionally, those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
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