Police appeal for witnesses after a serious collision on M6 near Knutsford

Wednesday, 18 March 2020 14:18

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a car and lorry on the M6 northbound between Knutsford Services and junction 19.

The collision between a white Honda CRV and an articulated lorry, with Tundman written on the side, occurred at 5.26pm on Tuesday 17 March.

The driver of the car, a 61-year-old man from Swinton, was taken to hospital and is in a critical condition. The lorry driver was unharmed.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage that may help establish the circumstances.

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/ quoting IML 662927. You can also submit dashcam footage via this link.

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