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BBC News
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
M6 Leyland crash was 'like a bomb going off' says eyewitness
A woman who was caught up in a motorway crash which left nine people in hospital has said the collision felt "like a bomb going off".Five people, including a six-year-old girl, were seriously injured in the crash involving four vehicles on the M6 southbound near Lancaster on Monday Clark said she was driving to work when she saw the car in front of her struck by another vehicle. She said she had to dodge debris before stopping on the hard shoulder in tears. 'Traumatised' Ms Clark said one of the cars that was hit "shot in the air" and "the woman in front of me spun around"."It was like a bomb went off. There was debris everywhere," she said she called 999 from the hard shoulder and was directed to drive the short way to Lancaster service was from here that she watched emergency helicopters, fire engines and police arrive and start "cutting all the cars to bits"."I was in such shock, I was sobbing," she said, adding she was unable to go to help anyone because of how traumatised she was."It's just shocking and it's playing on my mind horribly," she said, adding that the experience has left her feeling "nervous" about driving on the people in total were hurt in the collision, including a one-year-old boy, with eight remaining in none is thought to have life-threatening injuries, Lancashire Police Anthony Beckett said: "I would appeal to anyone who saw the collision itself, or the BMW driving prior to the collision, or who has any dashcam footage, to get in touch." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Sky News
12-07-2025
- Sky News
Police hunt four people who fled from Mercedes after fatal M40 crash
Police are trying to locate four people who got out of a Mercedes car and ran off after it was involved in a motorway crash that left a man dead. The vehicle was travelling northbound on the M40 when it was involved in a collision with a black Volkswagen Golf that was travelling in the same direction just before 1.15am on Saturday. Thames Valley Police has said the driver of the Volkswagen, a 27-year-old man from High Wycombe, died of his injuries. The force added that his passenger, a man in his 20s, sustained serious but non life-threatening injuries and has been taken to hospital. 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 custody. However, police are still trying to locate two men and two women who got out of the blue Mercedes and left the scene on foot. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the collision near junction two. Detective Sergeant Edward Crofts said some witnesses had reported seeing the Mercedes AMG C250 being "driven erratically". He 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."
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
Police hunt four people who fled from Mercedes after fatal M40 crash
Police are trying to locate four people who got out of a Mercedes car and ran off after it was involved in a motorway crash that left a man dead. The vehicle was travelling northbound on the M40 when it was involved in a collision with a black Volkswagen Golf that was travelling in the same direction just before 1.15am on Saturday. Thames Valley Police has said the driver of the Volkswagen, a 27-year-old man from High Wycombe, died of his injuries. The force added that his passenger, a man in his 20s, sustained serious but non life-threatening injuries and has been taken to hospital. 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 custody. However, police are still trying to locate two men and two women who got out of the blue Mercedes and left the scene on foot. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the collision near junction two. Read more UK news: Detective Sergeant Edward Crofts said some witnesses had reported seeing the Mercedes AMG C250 being "driven erratically". He 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."
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Tear-jerking moment footballer son of Spurs cult hero returns to the game - six months after losing a leg when he was hit on motorway hard shoulder while changing tyre
Former Bournemouth forward Jordan Chiedozie who lost a leg in a motorway crash received a guard of honour from his former club and teammates. The 30-year-old, who was on Bournemouth's books from 2007 to 2012 but never made his senior debut for the club, was left in a coma after the crash in February. Chiedozie, who played for Southern League club Bashley FC, was on the way home from an away game at Tavistock in Devon when the accident happened on the M27 near Ower, Hampshire. After suffering a flat tyre, Chiedozie and Bashley physio Reighan Taylor pulled over onto the motorway hard shoulder. As the player stepped out to assess the situation, he was struck by another vehicle and had to be rushed to hospital where he remained in a coma for two weeks. He suffered life-changing injuries, losing his right leg and suffering open fractures on his left leg, as well as cracking his pelvis. In aid of Chiedozie, Bashley hosted AFC Bournemouth's development side on Friday, with the youth side winning the game 6-1. Chiedozie, whose father is former Nigeria international and Tottenham Hotspur player John Chiedozie, played for the Bournemouth's academy side for seven years earlier in his career. Ahead of the game both sets of teams performed a guard of honour for Chiedozie who made his way onto the pitch. He said the 'one goal' he had set himself was to be able to walk back in to Bashley. 'I've still got a long journey, learning a whole new lifestyle with the prosthetic leg,' Chiedozie told the BBC. ''It's hard to process - you are happy and blessed to be here but you have still gone through serious injuries.' On X (formerly Twitter) , Bashley FC's page said: 'The football came second today, it was all about showing support and love to the inspirational Jordan Chiedozie. 'A massive thank you to AFC Bournemouth Academy and both sets of supporters who made tonight very special.' Bashley FC manager, Jack Williamson posted: 'A day that meant so much. Inspirational doesn't even begin to describe Jordan Chiedozie. 'AFC Bournemouth Academy were immaculate as anticipated and just another step on our journey forward as a club this season.' Following his youth career at Bournemouth, Chiedozie went on to play for clubs including Cambridge United, Margate, Poole Town and AFC Totton. More than £34,000 has been raised by several football clubs through match day collections and online fundraisers to help the self-employed striker, who also worked in the building trade. A 44-year-old woman, from Wraysbury in Berkshire, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. She was later bailed until May 1, extended until August 1.
The Independent
12-07-2025
- The Independent
Police hunt four people who ran from Mercedes involved in a tragic M40 crash
Four people fled the scene of a motorway crash that killed a 27-year-old man, police said. Officers are hunting for the people, who were in a Mercedes, and ran from the M40 crash site at about 1.15am on Saturday. The collision, which happened on the northbound carriageway in Buckinghamshire, led to a closure between junction 1a for the M25 (Denham Interchange) and junction t wo for Beaconsfield. The driver of the Golf, a 27-year-old man from High Wycombe, died of his injuries. His passenger, also a man in his twenties, sustained serious, but not life-threatening injuries and has been taken to hospital. There were four people in the Mercedes, two men and two women, who fled the scene on foot. Thames Valley Police said a 26-year-old man from Beaconsfield has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and possession of a knife in a public place - he remains in police custody. Witnesses reported seeing the Mercedes being driven 'erratically' just before the crash, investigating officer Detective Sergeant Edward Crofts said in a statement. He added that the family of the 27-year-old who died in the collision are being supported by specially trained officers. '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,' Detective Sergeant Crofts said. He added: '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.' Ambulances and fire crews attended the scene of the crash, and a diversion was put in place. The Denham interchange is used by drivers travelling to London Heathrow Airport and travellers were warned of the possible delays. The stretch of road was opened almost 12 hours after the crash at 12.30pm.
