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| M6: Dashcam captures lorry falling 60ft from Thelwall Viaduct | |
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| Dashcam footage captured the moment a lorry crashed through the barriers and fell off the Thelwall Viaduct on the M6 | Dashcam footage captured the moment a lorry crashed through the barriers and fell off the Thelwall Viaduct on the M6 |
| Dashcam footage captured the dramatic moment a lorry left a motorway carriageway and plummeted 60ft (18m) on to an embankment. | Dashcam footage captured the dramatic moment a lorry left a motorway carriageway and plummeted 60ft (18m) on to an embankment. |
| The lorry fell from the Thelwall Viaduct on the M6 near Warrington, Cheshire, at about 18:50 BST on Monday. | The lorry fell from the Thelwall Viaduct on the M6 near Warrington, Cheshire, at about 18:50 BST on Monday. |
| Cheshire Police said the 56-year-old male driver was not believed to have suffered any life-threatening injuries and he was taken to hospital with minor injuries. | Cheshire Police said the 56-year-old male driver was not believed to have suffered any life-threatening injuries and he was taken to hospital with minor injuries. |
| It released dashcam images of the HGV's plunge as Insp Anton Sullivan said was "remarkable" the driver was not more seriously injured. | It released dashcam images of the HGV's plunge as Insp Anton Sullivan said was "remarkable" the driver was not more seriously injured. |
| The lorry fell down on to an embankment under Thelwall Viaduct in Cheshire | The lorry fell down on to an embankment under Thelwall Viaduct in Cheshire |
| Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters used specialist equipment to lower themselves down to reach the driver. | Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters used specialist equipment to lower themselves down to reach the driver. |
| Crews then used water to cool the lorry. | Crews then used water to cool the lorry. |
| They also contained a leak of about 220 gallons (1,000 litres) of bio-diesel from the vehicle's fuel tanks. | They also contained a leak of about 220 gallons (1,000 litres) of bio-diesel from the vehicle's fuel tanks. |
| Barrier repairs to the motorway bridge have been completed and all the lanes between junction 20 and 21 northbound have now been reopened, police said. | Barrier repairs to the motorway bridge have been completed and all the lanes between junction 20 and 21 northbound have now been reopened, police said. |
| National Highways said the HGV has been recovered. | National Highways said the HGV has been recovered. |
| A fire engine at the Thelwall Viaduct after the crash | A fire engine at the Thelwall Viaduct after the crash |
| Insp Anton Sullivan said: "It is remarkable that the driver of the HGV was not more seriously injured, and other road users managed to escape unscathed. | Insp Anton Sullivan said: "It is remarkable that the driver of the HGV was not more seriously injured, and other road users managed to escape unscathed. |
| "This incident had a rapid response and the scene was well managed by officers in dangerous motorway conditions, due to poor visibility and heavy rain. | "This incident had a rapid response and the scene was well managed by officers in dangerous motorway conditions, due to poor visibility and heavy rain. |
| "The recovery phase of the incident was hampered by poor weather and challenging terrain where the lorry had landed." | "The recovery phase of the incident was hampered by poor weather and challenging terrain where the lorry had landed." |
| He said the the force, along with firefighters and Highways staff, had worked all day to recover the vehicle and trailer which were completely destroyed. | He said the the force, along with firefighters and Highways staff, had worked all day to recover the vehicle and trailer which were completely destroyed. |
| The lorry that left the Thelwall Viaduct has been recovered | The lorry that left the Thelwall Viaduct has been recovered |
| He said they also repaired a damaged railing on top of the viaduct before things could get safely back to normal, and thanked motorists for their patience with the delays. | He said they also repaired a damaged railing on top of the viaduct before things could get safely back to normal, and thanked motorists for their patience with the delays. |
| The inspector said an investigation into the cause of the plunge was ongoing and asked anyone with information or relevant footage to contact Cheshire Police. | The inspector said an investigation into the cause of the plunge was ongoing and asked anyone with information or relevant footage to contact Cheshire Police. |
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