Woman dies after being hit by lorry on the M6 near Wigan
The M6 was shut for most of yesterday whilst investigation work was carried out
A woman has died after being hit by a tanker lorry on the M6 near Wigan.
Emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway between Orrell and Standish at around 9.15 yesterday morning, but the 54 year old was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the lorry stopped at the scene, and the northbound carriageway was closed until Sunday night whilst investigation work was carried out.
Officers have now launched an investigation, and want anyone who saw anything to contact them.
In a statement: " Chief Inspector Simon Owen said: “We can confirm that sadly a woman has died following a collision on the M6 this morning, and our thoughts and condolences are very much with the family.
“Her next of kin has been informed and is being supported by specialist Family Liaison Officers.
“An investigation into the collision has been launched and would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to please contact us. Any footage, or information, could be vital in establishing what happened.”
The investigation is being led by Merseyside Police, and their roads policing team can be contacted on 0151 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk with reference 23000776794.