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Motorcyclist dies in M6 crash in Staffordshire Motorcyclist dies in M6 crash in Staffordshire
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A man has died and three people have been injured in a crash on the M6 in Staffordshire.A man has died and three people have been injured in a crash on the M6 in Staffordshire.
Crews from West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the southbound carriageway between junctions 15 and 14 just before 09:00 BST.Crews from West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the southbound carriageway between junctions 15 and 14 just before 09:00 BST.
A spokesman said a man riding one of three motorcycles involved was confirmed dead at the scene. Staffordshire Police said a 63-year-old man from Blackpool riding one of three motorcycles involved died on the way to hospital.
The motorcyclist's pillion passenger, a woman in her forties, was taken to hospital with arm injuries. His pillion passenger, a woman in her 50s, was seriously inured.
Two other men were taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire with neck and back injuries. The force said she was described to be in a critical condition in hospital.
The ambulance service said two other men were taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire with neck and back injuries.
All three lanes of the motorway were closed but have since reopened. The Highways Agency warned of long tailbacks.
Officers are appealing for witnesses.