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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Man fighting for life after horror crash on M6
A man has been critically injured in a horror crash on the M6 in Lancashire. It happened on the northbound carriageway between junction 27 for Standish and junction 28 for Leyland at around 10:45am this morning (Friday). A van crashed into a stationary skip wagon, Lancashire Police said. READ MORE: EuroMillions results LIVE: Results checker for tonight's £96million draw on Friday, July 18 READ MORE: 5 retro RPGs you can play right now guaranteed to make you feel like a kid again - you won't have heard of one of them Pictures from the scene showed a fire having erupted following the crash. Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here Emergency services raced to the scene, near Charnock Richard services. The van driver, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He remains in hospital. The motorway was closed with delays of more than an hour and a half as emergency services dealt with the incident. It has now reopened but one lane remains closed for emergency resurfacing work. Join our Traffic and Travel WhatsApp group HERE Lancashire Police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward. "We would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding whilst the motorway was closed" the force said. The motorway has now reopened with one lane closed between J27 (Standish) and J28 (Leyland). "If you witnessed this collision, have any information, or dashcam footage that could assist us in our enquiries, please contact us on 101 quoting log 462 of 18th July or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@ they said in a statement. -- For the latest stories and breaking news visit Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
M25 closed near Dartford Crossing after van overturns in horror crash as drivers face hour-long delays
THE M25 has closed near the Dartford Crossing after a van overturned in a horror crash. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and to allow extra journey time with hour-long delays expected. 1 The M25 in Essex is closed anti-clockwise between J28 (for the A12, near Brentwood) and J27 (for the M11) due to a serious collision involving an overturned van. There are long delays of 60 minutes with congestion back towards the Dartford Crossing. All traffic was stopped at 9am, and there is no entry from J28. Emergency services including Essex Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management. Traffic is being diverted via local routes at this stage.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Daily Mail
Mother and daughter, six, are killed after horror crash involving car and a van
A mother and daughter, six, died after a horror crash involving a car and a van in Co Donegal, Ireland. They have been named locally as Natalie McLaughlin and daughter, Ella. The little girl died in the collision, which occurred on the R240 at Glentogher, Carndonagh, on Wednesday evening. Her mother, aged in her 20s, was taken to Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry following the crash and was later transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, where she died on Thursday evening. A man in his 30s and another girl, who was a rear seat passenger in the car, are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at hospitals in Northern Ireland. Mark Durkan, the Social Democratic and Labour Party leader for Foyle, said that Ms McLaughlin was 'well known and respected in the area'. In a social media post alongside a photograph of the mother and daughter, he said: 'This is the beautiful young mum and daughter, Natalie and Ella McLaughlin, who were tragically killed in a collision near their home in Carndonagh on Wednesday night. 'Natalie was a nurse in a local doctor's surgery and was well known and respected in the area. 'Wee Ella was just six. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this terrible tragedy.' Fianna Fail councillor Martin McDermott told the BBC that people locally were finding it difficult to 'comprehend what has happened'. He said: 'This is a young mother and a young child, it has a real effect on people, on the community, people just don't know what to say. 'Everybody's life in that circle is changed forevermore.' He added: 'It has been very, very difficult over the last couple of days, it will be difficult over the next number of days, over the weeks and months ahead particularly for the families involved.' An Garda Siochana is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them. A spokesperson said: 'Any road users who may have camera footage, including dashcam, and were travelling in the area between 6pm and 6.30pm on Wednesday July 2, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardai. 'Anyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda station at 074 932 0540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.'
The Sun
12-07-2025
- The Sun
Man, 27, killed in horror crash on the M40 as cops hunt four people who fled Mercedes on foot
A MAN has been killed in a horror crash as cops desperately hunt for four people who fled the scene on foot. A black Volkswagen Golf collided with a blue Mercedes AMG C250 this morning at around 1.15am on the M40. 2 2 Thames Valley Police is urgently appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following the fatal crash which unfolded near junction 2. Tragically, the driver of the Golf, a 27-year-old man from High Wycombe, died of his injuries. His passenger, a man in his twenties, sustained serious, but not life-threatening injuries and has been taken to hospital. Two men and two women, who were in the Mercedes, fled the scene on foot as police urgently attempt to track them down. A 26-year-old man from Beaconsfield has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place. He remains in police custody. Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Edward Crofts of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: 'Tragically, as a result of this collision, a man has died of his injuries. "His next of kin are aware and are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers. 'Four people in the Mercedes left the scene of the collision and work is ongoing to identify and locate these individuals. 'I am appealing to anybody who was driving on that stretch of the M40 in the early hours of this morning and witnessed the collision to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police. Horror dashcam vid shows boy on bicycle get crushed between two cars in freak road crash 'I'm particularly keen to hear from anybody who saw either the Golf or the Mercedes travelling northbound just prior to the collision, as some witnesses have reported the Mercedes being driven erratically. 'I would also ask drivers to please check their dash-cams, and contact us if it has captured anything that may be able to assist this investigation. 'You can contact us either online via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250349522. 'If you don't wish to speak directly with police, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.'
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
'My life will never be the same, he was my baby. I miss you son'
The mum of a teenager who died in a horror crash in Salford says her 'life will never be the same again'. Kailem Robinson, 16, died alongside friend Kaine Darby, 17, after the bike they were riding together was involved in a collision with a silver Vauxhall Viva in Lower Broughton. Emergency services raced to the scene on Lower Broughton Road, at the junction with Clarence Street, at around 8.20pm on May 22. READ MORE: Dad, 47, dies after sickening Benidorm attack - and his family still have no answers READ MORE: When 'One Punch' Paul Doyle and Billy Webb clashed in nightclub door wars Kailem and Kaine were rushed to hospital, but sadly later died of their injuries. Kailem's mother Jill has now issued a heartbreaking tribute to her 'baby', who she said 'always had a passion for bikes'. "Kailem was someone who was always polite; he was popular with everyone and would do anything to help people out," she said. "He had a cheeky smile and infectious laugh and was known as the class clown in school, always making everyone laugh. "He always had a passion for his bikes from a young age and would help other kids on the street fixing theirs. He was very lovable with me, always telling me he loved me. "The news has shocked the community. He was so loved by everyone, including his teachers and friends. Kailem was the best uncle to his nieces." Following the crash, tributes and flowers were place at the scene of the crash by friends and family. People living nearby later complained of trouble as youths blocked roads and graffitied walls in tribute to the teenagers. The boys' families pleaded for calm, saying there were 'grateful' for the tributes, but didn't want trouble in the area. Jill said the community had 'railled round' her, taking her flowers and shopping and raising money for the family. "I would like to thank the community of Lower Broughton for their support, from both those who knew Kailem and those who didn't," she added. "Everyone has rallied round to help with donations, flowers and a Go Fund Me page to help with the funeral. Kailem's friends have been amazing, bringing shopping round and just being here trying to comfort me and give me some normality. "Kailem will be missed by everyone, the reaction from the community has shown how loved he was by everyone who knew him. "My life will never be the same again, he was my baby. I miss you son." After the crash, the 24-year-old female driver of the Vauxhall 'stayed at the scene to assist officers', GMP said. No arrests have been made and 'the families of both victims are being supported by specialist officers as our investigation into the incident continues', the force added. Kaine's mother Danielle Hughes earlier paid tribute to a 'loving, caring, funny and genuine son, brother and friend', who she said she will 'miss so much'. "As your mum, I had a bad feeling about this day, but you made your own decisions. I wish you didn't on this day, but if you're happy son, then so am I," she added. Danielle spoke out to condemn the behaviour of those who remained at the scene with incidents of vandalism and spray painting. "I don't condone the behaviour that has been going on at the scene since the accident - the spray-painting, vandalism and motorbikes riding round," she said. "This is not what Kaine would have wanted. We want peace and to remember Kaine calmly, surrounded by his loved ones."
