A lorry driver has died after crashing into a bridge on the M6. The man, aged in his 60s, sadly died at the scene after the crash earlier today (Tuesday), police said.
He was driving a blue and white HGV on the northbound carriageway before hitting a railway bridge between junction 17 for Sandbach and junction 18 for Middlewich.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash. READ MORE: M6 closed LIVE: HGV driver dies following crash - latest updates The man's next of kin have been informed, police said.
There have been huge delays on the M6 motorway since the crash happened just after 8.05am this morning. A diversion route in place but there are still delays of around two hours in the area.
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