Man dies after M18 crash near Doncaster
Last updated 16th Aug 2022
An investigation is underway after a driver died on the M18 near to Doncaster last night.
Police were called just after 5 oclock to reports a lorry had crashed with the central reservation.
Officers say the lorry caught fire and a man, believed to be in his 60s died at the scene.
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
A Police spokesperson says:
"Officers have been in attendance between Junction 2 and Junction 3 of the M18 near Doncaster this evening (Monday 15 August) at a collision in which a driver has sadly lost their life.
"We were called by a member of the public at about 5.10pm to report a lorry had collided with the central reservation. The lorry caught fire and the driver, a man believed to be aged in his 60s, sadly died at the scene.
"His family have been informed and are being supported by roads policing officers at this time.
"The scene remains in place at this time. Drivers travelling southbound will leave the carriageway at Junction 2 and come back on to the M18 at the other side of the junction.
"All drivers are being informed so they can plan their journeys accordingly at this time."