Person dies after car crashes and catches fire on M56

Police say the Audi A8 had crashed into the central reservation

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 10th Jun 2022

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the M56.

At around 6.47am on Friday 10 June, officers were called to reports of a collision on the eastbound carriageway of the M56 between junction 7 and junction 6.

Officers attended the scene and found the incident involved a silver Audi A8 which had collided with the central reservation and was well alight.

Firefighters extinguished the fire but sadly, the driver of the vehicle died as a result of the incident.

The person’s family have been made aware and they are being supported by officers.

Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and officers are appealing to anyone who may have dashcam footage or witnessed the collision to get in touch.

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