Thelwall Viaduct

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Lorry Takes a Dramatic 60-Metre Dive Off Thelwall Viaduct!

Cheshire Fire and Rescue - Lorry Accident - M6 Motorway - Thelwall Viaduct - Traffic Disruption

A lorry had a shocking fall off Thelwall Viaduct, causing major chaos on the M6. Catch up on the wild details!

In a rather alarming incident on the M6 motorway, a lorry took a nosedive of epic proportions after plummeting an astonishing 60 metres from the Thelwall Viaduct near Warrington. The dramatic fall left the vehicle overturned on the embankment below, prompting immediate action from emergency services and bystanders alike. The accident occurred between junctions 20 and 21 during the evening rush hour, resulting in massive traffic standstill and delays for motorists attempting to navigate the affected area. The driver of the lorry was rescued from the scene and, despite the severity of the fall, it appears that their injuries are thankfully not life-threatening.

As the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service arrived on the scene, it became clear that the accident was no small matter. With all northbound traffic on the M6 being halted, the incident not only created widespread chaos but also highlighted the importance of safe barriers on our roads. Accident investigations commenced almost instantly, with road safety experts now diligently reviewing the situation to determine how such a catastrophic failure of the bridge barriers could have occurred. It was indeed a tense moment as onlookers and drivers alike watched in disbelief at the sight of the lorry precariously resting on the embankment below.

To add to the craziness of the situation, traffic on the M6 turned into an unexpected parade of frustration, as cars ground to a halt and drivers were left tweeting about their adventure in standstill. Social media erupted with responses as people shared news about the unbelievable incident, turning a simple journey into a viral story. To make matters a tad more amusing, there were even comparisons of the lorry’s fall to a scene from an action film; one could almost hear the theme music playing in the background of this unusual road saga. The real-life drama unfolded further as traffic increasingly backed up, leading to commuters suggesting alternative routes that would surely test even the most ardent rumour-enthusiast's navigation skills!

On a lighter note, speaking of the Thelwall Viaduct itself, did you know this impressive structure has been a part of the UK’s transport network since 1964? It stretches a whopping 0.5 miles long and is a testament to engineering ingenuity! And let’s not forget that battling on the roads is practically a British pastime; after all, what’s a little road rage compared to the grand tradition of queuing? So remember, next time you’re stuck in traffic, you might just encounter a story as thrilling as this one!

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M6: Lorry falls 60 metres off Thelwall Viaduct near Warrington (BBC News)

A lorry has fallen 60 metres from a bridge on the M6 and landed overturned on the embankment below. The incident happened between junctions 20 and 21 at the ...

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M6 closed after serious crash involving lorry at Thelwall Viaduct in ... (The Independent)

A lorry fell through the barriers to the embankment below with the driver rescued from the scene.

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Delays and lanes closed on M6 at Thelwall Viaduct after serious crash (Warrington Guardian)

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Lorry falls 60m from motorway near Thelwall Viaduct - So Counties (So Counties)

It is understood there is one casualty, the driver of the vehicle, whose injuries are not thought to be life threatening. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said ...

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Thelwall Viaduct accident: Lorry falls off M6 as motorway closed and ... (Mirror.co.uk)

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Cheshire: Lorry falls 60 metres off M6 at Thelwall Viaduct (Deeside.com)

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M6 Thelwall Viaduct closed as lorry crashes through barrier onto ... (Gary Skentelbery)

THE M6 Thelwall Viaduct at Warrington was closed on Monday evening after a lorry crashed through a safety barrier onto embankment below.

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Thelwall viaduct accident latest: Travel delays on M6 after lorry falls ... (The Independent)

The lorry fell almost 200ft to the ground below Thelwall Viaduct, between junction 20 and 21 of the M6.

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Delays and lanes closed on M6 at Thelwall Viaduct after serious crash (Knutsford Guardian)

A MAJOR emergency incident is ongoing on the M6 after a lorry crashed off Thelwall Viaduct onto the embankment below. All traffic heading northbound was ...

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M6: Lorry falls 60 metres off Thelwall Viaduct near Warrington (BBC News)

A lorry has fallen 60 metres from a bridge on the M6 and landed overturned on the embankment below. The incident happened between junctions 20 and 21 at the ...

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Lane closures on M6 northbound due to collision on Thelwall Viaduct (Cheshire Constabulary)

Shortly after 6.50pm on Monday 30 September, police were called to reports of an incident on the M6 northbound at Thelwall Viaduct, between junction 20 and 21.

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Shocking photos show lorry after it plunged off the Thelwall viaduct (Daily Mail)

The HGV smashed through one of the barriers on the M6 at the Thelwall Viaduct in Warrington and plummeted onto the embankment below.

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M6 Thelwall Viaduct: Warning after lorry plunges 60m from bridge (BBC News)

Rush-hour drivers have been warned to expect delays after a lorry plummeted 60 metres off a motorway bridge and overturned on the embankment below.

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Lane closures remain on M6 Thelwall Viaduct after major incident (Warrington Guardian)

As of 7am, two lanes of four remain closed on the northbound carriageway between junction 20, Lymm, and junction 21, Woolston. This is due to serious damage ...

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Driver rescued after lorry falls off the Thelwall Viaduct in Warrington (ITV News)

The HGV crashed through the barrier and plummeted off the motorway bridge | ITV News Granada.

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Lane closures remain on M6 Thelwall Viaduct after major incident (Leigh Journal)

As of 7am, two lanes of four remain closed on the northbound carriageway between junction 20, Lymm, and junction 21, Woolston. This is due to serious damage ...

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M6 Thelwall Viaduct: Warning after lorry plunges 60m from bridge (BBC News)

Rush-hour drivers have been warned to expect delays after a lorry plummeted 60 metres off a motorway bridge and overturned on the embankment below.

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M6 Thelwall Viaduct latest: Lanes remain closed after lorry falls 60 ... (ManchesterWorld)

Delays are expected throughout Tuesday morning after a lorry plunged 60 metres off an M6 motorway bridge - landing on the embankment below.

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HGV driver avoids serious injury after lorry plunges 60 feet off ... (Motor Transport)

National Highways is carrying out “complex repairs” between junctions 20 and 21 of the M6 this morning after a lorry veered off the road last night, ...

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M6 Thelwall Viaduct fully re-opens after lorry crashes through barrier ... (Gary Skentelbery)

BARRIER repairs have now been completed on the M6 Thelwall Viaduct at Warrington after a lorry crashed through a safety barrier onto the embankment below.

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Lanes reopened and barrier repairs complete on Thelwall Viaduct (Warrington Guardian)

A major recovery operation has been under way throughout the day with lanes closed while the repair works have been carried out to the damaged barrier.

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Investigation underway after lorry plunges off M6 Thelwall Viaduct ... (Gary Skentelbery)

AN investigation is underway after a lorry plunged off the M6 Thelwall Viaduct with the driver having a "remarkable" escape.

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Lorry recovered and lanes reopen on M6 following serious incident ... (Cheshire Constabulary)

Road closures have been lifted on the M6 northbound following a serious collision which saw a HGV leave the carriageway.

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Police release video of moment lorry plunges off M6 Thelwall Viaduct (Northwich Guardian)

POLICE have released dramatic video of the moment a lorry plunged more than 60 metres off Thelwall Viaduct onto the embankment below.

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Shocking new photos of scene after lorry plummets off M6 Thelwall ... (The Manc)

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