Delays on the M6 following crash after driver ‘fell asleep’
Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) has reported a serious crash this morning on the M6.
Officers at the CMPG have issued a shocking picture of a crumpled car involved in a road collision on the M6 this morning.
The crash occurred before 5am on M6 north between junction 14 and 15 in Staffordshire. Officers said that he callison happened between a number of vehicles and that the ‘driver stated they fell asleep.
Thankfully they were not injured. CMPG posted about the incident on X, formerly Twitter.
⚠️ #DELAYS ⚠️
— CMPG (@CMPG) July 1, 2024
M6 North J14-15. RTC between this 🚗 and a number of 🚚's. Driver stated they fell asleep! Reported for Due care offences however they walk away uninjured & with their life❗️
PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE WHILST TIRED. 💤@StaffsPolice @HighwaysWMIDS
C-Unit Doxey pic.twitter.com/OaRLaKQuul
Officers have urged drivers not to drive while tired. You can read more traffic news from the Express & Star here: Transport news