Toddler among two dead after M6 crash in Lancashire

An investigation is underway in Lancashire after a three-year-old girl died following a two-vehicle crash on the M6.

Emergency services were called just before 6pm on Saturday 19 November to reports of a collision on the southbound carriageway between junctions 29 and 28.

Sadly, a three-year-old girl and a 79-year-old man, suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. Their families are being supported by specialist officers.

Police believe a Porsche Boxster driven by the 79-year-old man collided with a Vauxhall Meriva in which the young girl was travelling.

Two adults in the Vauxhall Meriva suffered serious injuries and were taken to the Royal Preston Hospital for treatment.

The motorway was shut for several hours while the collision was investigated and for repairs to the carriageway.

Lancashire Police are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Sgt Craig Booth, Serious Collision Investigator, said: “These are very sad and tragic circumstances.

“This was a traumatic scene for all witnesses and emergency services involved, I would like to pass on my thanks for their dedication in dealing with an incident which can only be described as horrific.

“We want to hear from any witnesses to the collision or those who have dashcam footage from the area around the time it happened.”

Anyone with information or who has footage is being urged to contact 101 – quoting log 1102 of November 19, 2022.

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