Investigation after fatal collision on M18 near to Doncaster

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 14th Nov 2024

An investigation is underway after a fatal collision on the M18 near to Doncaster. Police say they were called yesterday morning (13/11/24) to a collision involving 5 vehicles.

1 person was pronounced dead at the scene.

A South Yorkshire Police statement said:

"We are appealing for anyone who may have dashcam footage or witnessed a fatal road traffic collision on the M18, near Doncaster.

"On Wednesday (13 November) at 10.43am, emergency services were called to reports of a collision near junction 6 on the southbound carriageway involving five vehicles.

"Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the driver of one vehicle, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"His family are being supported by trained officers.

"The M18 was closed in both directions between junction 6 and 7 while officers conducted their work but has since been reopened.

"We are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage that could help with officer enquiries to come forward.

"Information can be shared by calling 101, quoting incident number 298 of 13 November 2024."

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