Lorry falls 60 meters from a bridge on the M6 in Cheshire.

road safety and infrastructure integrity. The lorry landed on the embankment below, raising questions about the circumstances that led to such an accident. Fortunately, the driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was promptly rescued by fire crews . This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with heavy vehicles operating on major roadways.

Thelwall Viaduct near Warrington - between junctions 20 and 21 on the motorway - and landed on an embankment below, police said.

It happened at around 6.50pm on Monday. It's thought the driver of the lorry has not suffered life-threatening injuries.

They were rescued by fire crews who lowered themselves down to the lorry.

The incident happened at about 6.50pm on Monday. Fire crews used rescue equipment to lower themselves to the driver. Cheshire fire and rescue service used water to cool the lorry and stopped a leak of about 1,000 litres of fuel from the vehicle.

Three lanes are expected to remain closed on the northbound carriageway until the morning due to the damage caused to the barrier, the force said. One lane will remain open with a reduced speed limit.

carriageway until the morning due to the damage caused to the barrier, the force said.

One lane will remain open with a reduced speed limit.

Police have advised motorists to avoid the area.

The aftermath of the fall resulted in significant damage to the motorway's barrier, necessitating the closure of three lanes on the northbound carriageway. Authorities have advised motorists to avoid the area due to these closures and reduced speed limits for safety reasons. Such incidents not only disrupt traffic flow but also pose risks to other road users who may inadvertently be affected by similar occurrences.

In summary, this incident underscores both immediate safety concerns and broader implications for transport infrastructure. It is essential for relevant authorities to conduct thorough investigations and implement necessary measures to prevent future accidents of this nature. Ensuring robust safety protocols can significantly mitigate risks associated with heavy vehicle operations on busy motorways.

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Sarah H

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