A tragic incident occurred on the M61 motorway where a man in his 20s lost his life in a crash. The collision took place on the southbound side near Rivington Services late last night. The crash involved a Citreon C1 car that struck a barrier and then collided with a Mercedes on the carriageway. The man, who was a passenger in the Citreon, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and another passenger from the Citreon sustained serious injuries and were taken to the hospital. The driver of the Mercedes also suffered serious injuries in the accident.
Following the crash, a section of the motorway has been fully closed for over 12 hours as accident investigation work is being conducted between junction eight for Chorley and junction six for Horwich. Lancashire Police are urging any witnesses or individuals with dash cam footage of the crash to come forward to assist with the investigation. Sgt Kasim Hussain from the Road Policing Unit expressed condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and emphasized the importance of gathering information to determine the cause of the collision.
If you have any information regarding the incident, you can contact the police by calling 101 and quoting log 1497 of October 15, 2024, or by emailing SCIU@lancashire.police.uk. The authorities are seeking assistance from anyone who may have been driving on the M61 near the crash site and has dashcam footage that could provide valuable insights into the events leading up to the tragedy. Your cooperation could help shed light on the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash and bring closure to the affected families.
It is crucial for drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to road safety regulations to prevent such devastating accidents. The loss of life in this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible driving behavior and the potential consequences of negligence on the road. Let us collectively strive to promote safer roads and prevent further tragedies from occurring due to avoidable circumstances.