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Woman dies in M6 motorway pile-up | Woman dies in M6 motorway pile-up |
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A woman has died and two people have been seriously injured in a pile-up on the M6 motorway in Lancashire. | |
Emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway between junctions 32 at Broughton and 33 at Galgate in the early hours. | Emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway between junctions 32 at Broughton and 33 at Galgate in the early hours. |
Police said at least four vehicles were involved including a van, a lorry and two cars. | Police said at least four vehicles were involved including a van, a lorry and two cars. |
The northbound carriageway was closed while the scene was examined and cleared. One lane remains shut. | |
The female driver of a Ford Escort was declared dead at the scene. | |
Her female passenger suffered serious injuries. | Her female passenger suffered serious injuries. |
A man driving a Vauxhall Astra was also seriously injured. | A man driving a Vauxhall Astra was also seriously injured. |
A Lancashire Police spokeswoman said a full investigation was under way and any witnesses were asked to contact police. | A Lancashire Police spokeswoman said a full investigation was under way and any witnesses were asked to contact police. |