M6 to be shut for most of day after lorry driver dies in crash
The driver was hit after getting out of his broken-down vehicle
An investigation is under way after a lorry driver has died in a serious crash on the M6.
Police were called at 9.55pm last night (Thursday 27 February) to reports of a collision involving a Toyota Avensis and a white MAN Truck HGV on the M6 between junctions 15 and 16 southbound.
Sadly, the driver of the HGV, who was out of the HGV as it had broken down, died at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota was taken to hospital with leg and facial injuries. His injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "We are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling in the area with any information or dashcam footage which could help collision investigators.
"Call us on 101, quoting incident 783 of 27 February, or message us using Live Chat on our website.
"You can also get in touch with collision investigators directly by emailing ciu@staffordshire.police.uk."
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