Unfortunately, the driver of the vehicle died from his injuries. The horror attack occurred at around 6.45 on Friday morning. READ MORE: Community devastated in shock after a 14-year-old boy was killed and his mother seriously injured in a “brutal” double-edged sword The M56 was closed for about 10 hours as a police investigation was conducted. The collision occurred on the east road of junction 7 and junction 6. The victim’s family has been informed and supported by police. Police are now calling for witnesses or anyone with shots from the board to arrive. A statement from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said, “Emergency services are at the scene of an M56 road collision east of junctions 6 and 7. Rescue firefighters are fighting a burning vehicle using two reels. “Police and highways are managing traffic while fighting the fire.” Diversions occurred while the motorway was closed, resulting in congestion in Altrincham and Hale. A National Highways spokesman said in a statement: “Drivers in Cheshire and Greater Manchester are informed that the M56 heading east between junction 7 at Bowdon and junction 6 at Hale Barns has reopened after the serious incident today. The incident occurred shortly before 7 a.m. A single vehicle and the road to the east were closed for police investigation, vehicle repairs and retrieval.The road reopened at 5.10 p.m. “Traffic at junction 7 is diverted to junction 6 via the A56, while a freeway diversion to Manchester city center and the airport was implemented using the north M6 and east M62. Staff at the North West Regional “Operations Center (NWROC) near Warrington and the National Traffic Operations Center (NTOC) in Birmingham have put up electronic signs throughout the freeway throughout the day to warn drivers of road closures.” Anyone who has any information or video from the dashboard camera in connection with the incident is kindly requested to report it to the Cheshire Police by calling IML 1289338 or calling 101. Read more related articles Read more related articles
