‘Incredibly tragic incident’ as teenage boy dies falling from bridge on M6
Police are appealing for information after a teenage boy tragically died on the M6.
The boy died at the scene after falling from a bridge on Thursday night (August 17). Police are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Officers were called at 9.40pm to junction 21 on the M6 on Thursday, August 17, following reports of a concern for safety of a teenage boy.
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Sadly, the boy had fallen from the bridge onto the carriageway, and died at the scene. The road was shut for hours on Thursday night as emergency services attended the scene.
Sergeant Russell Sime, of the Serious and Complex Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was an incredibly tragic incident. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the boy who sadly died at the scene.
“As part of our enquiries we are looking for witnesses or those with dashcam footage to contact us.
“We believe the boy may have been struck on the carriageway after falling from the bridge. It would have been dark at this time of night, and it is possible that drivers on the motorway could have been unaware.
“If you have any information or footage which could aid our enquiries, please contact us via cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101, quoting IML-1623405.”
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