Motorcyclist dies in M6 collision

Crews were called just after 8am

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 18th May 2023

A motorcyclist has died after a road collision on the M6 this morning, Thursday 18 May.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision involving a motorbike and a lorry on the M6 Southbound between junctions 10A and 10 at 8.16am.

Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and staff, and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a motorbike and a lorry had been involved in a collision and the motorcyclist, a man, was in a critical condition.

“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became apparent that he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.”

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