Man in his forties dies following crash on M6

A man in his forties has died after an incident involving four vehicles on the M6 shortly before 5am this morning, Monday October 8.
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The M6 is currently closed northbound between J2 and J3. Police said it is likely to be closed for some time to allow for collision investigation.

Two ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene after a call at just before 4.40am, this morning.

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An ambulance service spokesman said: “On arrival, sadly it was clear that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

“A man from a light goods vehicle was assessed but was discharged. A number of other motorists at the scene were uninjured.”

Superintendent Emma Bastone said: "We know this is likely to cause significant disruption to motorists this morning and I would like to thank them for their patience and say we are doing all we can to re-open the road as soon as we can.

"This was a serious collision in which sadly a man has died and our thoughts are with his family at this time.

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"We do have diversions in place however there will be delays and we would therefore ask motorists if they can to find an alternative route."

UPDATE: Warwickshire Police previously said the man who died in the crash was in his forties, and the incident involved four vehicles.

Issuing a correction, police said the man was a 27-year-old, and the crash involved two cars and a lorry.