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John Burns was struck on September 14 on the M6 motorway, at junction 42, near Carlisle at around 8pm. [1]
It’s been reported that the 22-year-old had ‘boarded the wrong bus’ following Celtic’s fixture against Hearts earlier that day.
A fundraising pa…
CELTIC fans are set to pay tribute to a young supporter and dad who lost his life after being hit by a car near Carlisle over the weekend.John Burns was struck on September 14 on the M6 motorway, at junction 42, near Carlisle at around 8pm. [1]It’s bee…
A woman has tragically died after being knocked off her bike in a ‘horrific’ crash in Cheshire.
The smash happened on Wilmslow Road, in Handforth[1], on Saturday (September 14). Cheshire Police said a blue Citroen C4 Grand Picasso was travelling along …
A man who was killed after being struck by a vehicle on the M6 motorway has been named as John Burns.
The 22-year-old, a pedestrian, died in the tragic crash on Saturday (September 14). Police believe he was struck by a vehicle at junction 42 near Carl…
It was reported that John Burns passed away after being hit by a vehicle on the M6 near Carlisle on Saturday, September 14.
We reported how the young man – who is believed to be 22 – was in the area after getting on the wrong bus following the Celtic[1…
A CELTIC fan was killed in a horror crash on a motorway after he boarded the wrong bus following a match.
John Burns, 22, was involved in a fatal collision on the M6 after the[1] club’s[2] clash against Hearts on Saturday.
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John Burns was reportedly involved in a fatal collision on the M6 on SaturdayCredit: Facebook
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A GoFundMe page has been launched to support John’s devastated familyCredit: Facebook
The dad-of-one was dropped off in Carlisle after getting on the wrong bus, reports the Daily Record[3].
It’s understood he was hit by a vehicle later that evening, just after 8pm.
A GoFundMe[4] page has been launched to support John’s devastated family following the tragic incident.
So far, more than £1,400 has been raised.
“John was loved by all his family and friends, he was just about to turn 23 years old and sadly God took him too soon.
“He has a gorgeous wee boy and partner and really was adored.
“Please let’s take some pressure off his mum and give him the send-off he deserves.”
The Celtic Fan Group has called for a minute’s applause in John’s memory on the 23rd minute of the team’s match against Slovan Bratislava tomorrow.
Posting on X, they wrote: “This is John. He recently lost his life aged just 22. No age at all. He was at the Celtic game on Saturday.
“No one should ever go to a game and not come home, NO ONE. We ask that you please join in the minute’s applause on the 23rd minute on Wednesday night. Rest easy John.”
Friends and family flocked to social media[5] to remember John, who was last seen getting off a bus near Carlisle on Saturday.
One person wrote: ” Heartbreaking outcome. John, it was a pleasure to know you pal.”
A second said: “Such a good guy gone too soon.”
A third added: “Heartbreaking, a lovely young man.”
Cumbria Police is urging anyone who may have been travelling along the M6 at junction 42 or could have dashcam footage, to get in touch.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
A Celtic[1]-daft dad has tragically died in a horror collision on the motorway after boarding the wrong bus following the Hoops’ clash with Hearts.
It’s reported that John Burns, aged 22, was the pedestrian who was hit on the M6 near Carlisle in a fata…
One person has died after being hit by a vehicle on a motorway.They were struck near junction 42 of the M6 in Cumbria shortly after 20:00 BST on Saturday.Police shut the northbound and southbound carriageways between junctions 41 and 43 for several hou…
A pedestrian was tragically killed after being struck by a vehicle on the M6[1], police said.Police, paramedics and highways officers rushed to the scene at junction 42 near Carlisle[2] last night (September 14). The incident happened shortly after 8pm…
Drivers are being warned of long delays on the M6 in Staffordshire following a crash between a lorry and a car. The collision has happened on the southbound carriageway before junction 13 for Stafford.
The tailbacks are being made worse as a caravan ha…