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Police name man killed in M6 pile-up near junction 16 for Nantwich

Police name man killed in M6 pile-up near junction 16 for Nantwich

A man killed in the nine-vehicle pile-up on the M6 near the junction 16 for Nantwich has been named by Cheshire Police. Alan Bullock, aged 54, died in the horrific accident on the southbound carriageway involved two lorries, five cars and two vans.

December 11, 2012
Update… One man dead, many injured in M6 Cheshire pile-up, junction 16

Update… One man dead, many injured in M6 Cheshire pile-up, junction 16

One man was killed and a couple left critically injured in the M6 nine-vehicle pile-up near junction 16 for Nantwich. Many others were injured in the the accident involving two vans, two HGVs and five cars which closed the southbound motorway for most of the day.

December 10, 2012
Multiple smash closes M6 in Cheshire near Junction 16 for Nantwich

Multiple smash closes M6 in Cheshire near Junction 16 for Nantwich

Drivers are being urged to avoid the M6 in Cheshire after a multiple smash has closed the motorway near junction 16 for Nantwich. The accident happened southbound involving heavy goods vehicles, several cars and a van.

December 10, 2012
LATEST… M6 in Cheshire shut after crash traps woman and children

LATEST… M6 in Cheshire shut after crash traps woman and children

The M6 was closed in Cheshire today after a serious accident left a woman and two children trapped in their car. The incident happened on the southbound carriageway just before junction 19.

September 7, 2012
A500 and M6 junction works will boost Crewe and Nantwich jobs

A500 and M6 junction works will boost Crewe and Nantwich jobs

A new road layout off the M6 for Nantwich and Crewe could unlock the potential for new jobs in South Cheshire, council chiefs claim. Plans for the new road layout on the A500 approach and around junction 16 roundabout and slip roads could start this autumn.

May 23, 2012
Van driver, 60, killed driving on A500 towards Nantwich

Van driver, 60, killed driving on A500 towards Nantwich

A man has died after the van he was driving towards Nantwich collided with a lorry on the A500. The accident closed the A500 last night (April 24) between the junction 16 of the M6 and the roundabout to Crewe and Nantwich.

April 25, 2012
Drivers warned of M6 Cheshire delays after serious accident

Drivers warned of M6 Cheshire delays after serious accident

Nantwich drivers are being warned of massive delays on the M6 in Cheshire after a serious collision closed the northbound carriageway. The accident involved an HGV and car, sending the lorry careering off the motorway.

March 22, 2012
Lorry driver jailed over horror M6 deaths in South Cheshire

Lorry driver jailed over horror M6 deaths in South Cheshire

A lorry driver responsible for the death of two men on the hard shoulder of the M6 in South Cheshire has been jailed for six years. Malcolm John Simpson (pictured) was convicted of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving after a three-day trial at Chester Crown Court.

January 13, 2012
HGV driver killed in crash which closes M6 motorway in Cheshire

HGV driver killed in crash which closes M6 motorway in Cheshire

A driver was killed today after a collision involving two HGVs which closed the M6 motorway between Junction 16 for Nantwich and 18. The accident happened on the southbound carriageway, and police say the closure is likely to be in place for some time.

January 9, 2012
Police issue snow warning to South Cheshire drivers

Police issue snow warning to South Cheshire drivers

Drivers in South Cheshire are being warned by police over treacherous conditions on the roads today. Snow is causing problems in Crewe, Nantwich, Winsford, Middlewich and other areas.

December 16, 2011
Chancellor backs Crewe Green Link Road to A500

Chancellor backs Crewe Green Link Road to A500

Plans for the Crewe Green Link Road to the A500 are back on after the Chancellor backed the scheme today. George Osbourne said he and the Department for Transport will fund 60 per cent, (£16.5m) of the £27million cost of the road.

November 29, 2011
250 caught in M6 Cheshire Police speed clampdown

250 caught in M6 Cheshire Police speed clampdown

Police officers have issued a winter “slow down” warning to motorway drivers in South Cheshire. A two-hour speed check on the M6 near junction 16 for Nantwich and Crewe caught 250 drivers travelling well over 70mph. The fastest was clocked at 107mph.

November 27, 2011
Stuck lorry closes A500 between Nantwich and M6

Stuck lorry closes A500 between Nantwich and M6

Hundreds of commuters were delayed after a lorry got stuck on the A500 between Nantwich and the M6. Cheshire Police had to close the main trunk road in both directions during the incident at 5.30am (November 10).

November 10, 2011