A lorry veered across the busy M6 on April 16, 2023, destroying 28 lengths of safety barrier and causing 90-minute delays for drivers. The lorry driver fled the scene, and the police are asking for witnesses.
The incident occurred at around 11:45 a.m. on the southbound carriageway of the M6 between junctions 10 and 10a. The lorry nearly casuing accident, veered across the central reservation and into the third lane of traffic, destroying the safety barrier and narrowly avoiding another vehicle. The lorry then continued on its way, leaving a trail of damage in its wake.
The damage to the safety barrier caused the closure of one lane of the M6, which led to major traffic delays. Traffic was backed up for up to eight miles at one point, and drivers were advised to avoid the area.
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