18/08/2010

Driver Dies In Four Lorry Collision

A man has been killed in a collision involving four lorries on the M1 this morning.

The incident happened around 4:40am between junctions 15 at Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire.

The driver of one of the lorries was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other three drivers received minor injuries.

All three lanes of the southbound carriageway remain completely closed from junction 15 to allow the vehicles to be recovered and an investigation to be carried out.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0845 8 505 505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

(KMcA/BMcC)

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