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'Multiple deaths' in M6 motorway crash Fatal M6 crash closes stretch of motorway
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A number of people have died in a crash on the M6, Staffordshire Police say.A number of people have died in a crash on the M6, Staffordshire Police say.
The accident happened on the northbound carriageway between junctions 14, near Stafford, and 15, near Stoke-on-Trent.The accident happened on the northbound carriageway between junctions 14, near Stafford, and 15, near Stoke-on-Trent.
Staffordshire Police said they believed "several vehicles" had been involved in the crash, which had caused "multiple fatalities". They are in the process of informing next of kin. Two casualties from the crash are in a stable condition and have been taken to University of Hospital of North Staffordshire. Next of kin are being informed.
Accident and recovery work is under way and the stretch of M6 is expected to remain shut for several hours.Accident and recovery work is under way and the stretch of M6 is expected to remain shut for several hours.
In a statement, Staffordshire Police advised motorists to avoid the M6 between junctions 14 and 15 in Staffordshire because the motorway would remain closed in both directions for at least three hours. Staffordshire Police initially said "several vehicles" had been involved, causing "multiple fatalities", but later said it was a one-vehicle crash. No further details on the number of dead have been released.
It said: "At this early stage police are not yet able to confirm details but are confirming that there has been lives lost. In a statement, Staffordshire Police advised motorists to avoid the M6 between junctions 14 and 15 because the motorway would remain closed in both directions for at least three hours.
It said: "At this early stage police are not yet able to confirm details but are confirming that there have been lives lost.
"The incident took place northbound just before junction 15 exit road and involved one vehicle.""The incident took place northbound just before junction 15 exit road and involved one vehicle."
The M6 is among a number of key routes that have been struck by weather-related delays in recent days amid heavy rain.The M6 is among a number of key routes that have been struck by weather-related delays in recent days amid heavy rain.
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