A lorry has fallen 60 metres from the Thelwall Viaduct on the M6 in Cheshire, landing on an embankment below. The incident occurred near Warrington between junctions 20 and 21 at around 6.50pm on Monday. The driver appears to have avoided life-threatening injuries and was rescued by fire crews who descended to the vehicle.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service utilised water to cool the lorry and contained a fuel leak of approximately 1,000 litres. Authorities have urged motorists to steer clear of the area.
Three northbound lanes will stay closed until Tuesday morning, leaving only one lane open with a reduced speed limit.
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What Other Media Are Saying
- The Independent reports a lorry crash on Thelwall Viaduct, M6, causing multiple lane closures and significant travel delays, with the driver not suffering life-threatening injuries.(read more)
- A lorry fell 60 meters from the Thelwall Viaduct on the M6 in Cheshire, with the driver not having life-threatening injuries, and three northbound lanes closed until morning due to fuel leak and barrier damage.(read more)
- Yahoo UK News reports a significant rescue operation following a lorry’s fall off a motorway bridge near Warrington, Cheshire, with the driver rescued and the motorway partially reopened.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Where did the lorry fall from on the M6?
The lorry fell from the Thelwall Viaduct near Warrington.
What time did the lorry accident happen?
The accident happened around 6.50pm on Monday.
Did the lorry driver suffer life-threatening injuries?
No, the driver did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
How did the fire crews rescue the lorry driver?
Fire crews lowered themselves down to the lorry to rescue the driver.
How much fuel leaked from the lorry?
Approximately 1,000 litres of fuel leaked from the lorry.
