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Two killed in eight vehicle crash Two killed in eight vehicle crash
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Two people have died in an accident involving five lorries, two vans and a car on the M6.Two people have died in an accident involving five lorries, two vans and a car on the M6.
The pair, who Staffordshire Central Motorway Police Group believe came from Newcastle-under-Lyme, died in the crash at junction 16 on the northbound side.The pair, who Staffordshire Central Motorway Police Group believe came from Newcastle-under-Lyme, died in the crash at junction 16 on the northbound side.
One person suffered serious injuries and a number of others were taken to hospital for treatment.One person suffered serious injuries and a number of others were taken to hospital for treatment.
Delays have continued throughout the morning, but police hoped the carriageway would reopen by lunchtime. Delays continued throughout the morning, but the junction reopened at lunchtime, the Highways Agency said.
'Over the top' A Highways Agency spokesman said there were delays on the southbound carriageway near to where the fatal accident happened, because people were slowing down to look.
A Highways Agency spokesman said there have also been delays on the southbound carriageway near to where the fatal accident happened at about 0400 BST, because people have been slowing down to look. 'Difficult operation'
He said: "People complain about congestion and drivers have their own part to play by getting on with their journeys in situations like this." He said: "We would like to express our sympathy to anyone affected by today's incident.
Another spokesman said: "People going northbound can come off at the junction, go over the top and back on the motorway again." "We would also like to thank drivers for their patience during what was a difficult operation.
"Obviously, the police have to have time and space to investigate such serious situations."
A separate accident involving two lorries closed two lanes southbound between junctions 14 and 13.A separate accident involving two lorries closed two lanes southbound between junctions 14 and 13.
One of the lorries was carrying paint which was being cleared off the carriageway.One of the lorries was carrying paint which was being cleared off the carriageway.
A lane was also closed during the night southbound between junctions 15 and 14 because of a broken-down vehicle, but that has reopened.