Person dies on M6 after being hit by ‘several vehicles’
A section of the motorway was closed as police launched an investigation
13:42, 07 Mar 2026
View ImageThe incident happened on the M6 near Warrington.(Image: PA)
A person has died on the M6 after reportedly being hit by "several vehicles".
Police were called to reports of a serious crash on the motorway and found a person dead at the scene.
They are believed to have been struck by a number of vehicles.
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The incident happened around 2.50am on Saturday morning.
Officers rushed to the scene between junctions 21 and 21A near Warrington.
Cheshire Police has launched an appeal for information.
Investigations were continuing today on the northbound carriageway, reports Echo[3].
Traffic monitor Inrix said the incident involved two lorries and four cars.
It said: "M6 Northbound closed, slow traffic due to accident investigation work from J21 A57 Manchester Road (Woolston) to J21A M62 (Croft Interchange).
"Ongoing since 3am following a serious accident involving two lorries and four cars."
A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "At around 2.50am today, Saturday, March 7, police were called to reports of a serious collision on the M6 between junctions 21 and 21A.
"Officers in attendance at the scene found that a pedestrian had been struck by several vehicles.
"Sadly, the pedestrian was found dead at the scene.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances and anyone with information is asked to contact Cheshire Police via www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101 quoting IML 2284032."
National highways said: "Cheshire Police are leading the response and are carrying out investigations on the M6 northbound between J21 and J21A near Warrington, requiring a full closure of the carriageway.
"Cheshire Police notified National Highways at 02:52am requesting assistance with implementing full closures to create a safe working environment at the scene.
Article continues below"Our Traffic Officers have been establishing and maintaining the closure points throughout the night, and we have also been managing the controlled turning of traffic caught within the closure."