29/05/2009

Man In Court Over Fatal Lorry Crash

A man is due in court today in relation to the death of a man after a collision in the M6 in the West Midlands.

A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a lorry driver died in a collision with another lorry.

The incident happened on the northbound carriageway between Rayhall and Wednesbury at around 3am.

Two men from one lorry were treated for the effects of shock, the ambulance service said.

Anyone who witnessed the crash has been asked to contact the police.

(JM/BMcC)

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