. The driver of the HGV, a 31-year-old-man from Chorley, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, said Lancashire Police. We now know that sadly two people died after the M58 crash this morning. The motorway is now closed eastbound. The woman has not yet been formally identified but is believed to be in her 80s.. Posted. 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Bookmark. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The lane closure and vehicle removal was caused by a collision between a car and a motorbike. Highways England have told me that the incident is serious. The motorway is blocked at J5 eastbound. Westbound traffic should follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol, reversing the eastbound diversion (A5068, B5312 and A570). St. Louis, Missouri police arrested a man on Monday who was allegedly captured on video executing a man in broad daylight.. Police told Fox News Digital that officers responded to a call for a "shooting" just after 10 a.m. on Monday and when they arrived, they found the victim lying on the sidewalk and suffering from a wound to the head. Lane one (of three) is closed.". Both ends of the vehicle were gone. One motorist added: "Theres been a horrendous accident on the M58. A driver was issued 2x TORS this morning after being spotted with two children in their car that weren't wearing seatbelts. and the M58 . Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map. Four people were taken to hospital - taking total casualties from both crashes to eight. "It looked like a dozen people or so were standing along damaged vehicles facing different directions on the hard shoulder. half a mile. Joe Cairns, a student at Pontville School in Ormskirk . North West Ambulance Service said four people were taken to hospital following this collision, which means a total of eight people have gone to hospital following the two incident. Ch Insp Damian Kitchen of Lancashire Police said that the cause of the first crash had not yet been established but stressed that "driving conditions were fine". "Continue the A506 until the roundabout with the M57 J6 and take the third exit onto the M57 westbound. 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", Highways England has also warned the road is likely to remain closed for "several hours" while "emergency services deal with a serious collision. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 12 noon today. A police spokesperson said: "We were contacted at 2.50pm following a collision at j1. Emergency crews are at the scene this afternoon after a major crash forced the closure of the M58. Westbound traffic should follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol, reversing the eastbound diversion (A5068, B5312 and A570). Very sadly as a result of the collision two people, a woman and a 14 year old boy, suffered injuries which proved fatal. A spokesman for Highways England has described the incident as serious. The M58 is expected to be closed from J5 for several hours. Chief Insp Damian Kitchen has confirmed the teenager and woman who died were travelling in a minibus. MORE: THIS INCIDENT WAS TWO DAYS AGO. Lancashire Police have issued an update on the M58 closure. How well do you really know Greater Manchester? Drivers urged to avoid the M58 after smash, Travel website INRIX has reported that the M58 is blocked due to an accident between J7 and J26. Multiple police squads and firefighters could be seen at a location in Blaine overnight. Helen Green Purnell, 48, a pharmacy assistant from Skelmersdale, saw the aftermath of the first crash while out walking dogs. The motorway was closed for several hours westbound between the M6 Orrell interchange and junction 3 for Bickerstaffe, and eastbound between junctions 3 and junction 4 for Skelmersdale. Motorway shut from exit for Standish to Orrell Interchange in both directions due to police incident. IF YOU ARE HERE FOR AUGUST 21, CLICK HERE. I've never seen anything like it in my life. Officers have closed part of the motorway in both directions westbound between J4 Skelmersdale and J3 Bickerstaffe as they investigate. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. 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The M58 is closed from J5 eastbound following a serious accident. The incident is being dealt with by North West Motorway Police. Police have released a photograph of a man they wish to speak to in relation to an axe attack in a Bootle pub. A woman has been rushed to hospital for treatment after a crash on the M58. Two helicopters are still there. Highways England traffic officers are also at the scene to assist with traffic management. Investigation work is continuing on the M58. Region | County: North West | Lancashire Road Affected: M58 Description of incident: Location : The M58 westbound between junctions J6 and J5 . The Eastbound carriagesway is still shut between junction 3 and junction 5 A577 Crawford. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. A woman and a 14-year-old boy have died in a "horrendous" crash involving multiple vehicles on the M58 in Lancashire during morning rush hour traffic. 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We will update you when we can. Three were taken in a road ambulance. Another patient is a male in his early 60s, that looks like a major trauma.. "Traffic is coping well. This is the latest traffic advice from Highways England: Here are some more images from the scene: Four people have been taken to hospital after a very serious accident on a motorway, emergency services said. The section of motorway from J5 (eastbound) heading toward the M6 was then closed as emergency workers tended to the crash scene. Dramatic photos taken from above the ECHO Arena car park show a number of cars left miraculously untouched by a fire that ripped through the building, destroying 1,400 vehicles. Diversions are in place, Our thoughts are with all of those affected by todays tragic incidents. "We're very pleased to report the driver will be ok and is stable in hospital with relatively minor. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. From here, take the third exit onto the B5312 Skelmersdale Road, continuing for a further half a mile. "Its closed in both directions between 3 and 4 for an air ambulance. Read about our approach to external linking. Highways England have told the ECHO that the motorway is unlikely be closed from J5 eastbound for several hours. Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 March 2023 to 05:00 on 6 March 2023. Images from the scene showed a lorry carrying scaffolding material and a number of bent and twisted cars.Other images showed a white van had left the motorway and crashed into a nearby field. Registered company number 7575287. A spokesman for Allied Scaffolding said: We are fully aware of the situation and it is related to our company. A spokesperson for Highways England said: "Road users are advised to follow the black hollow square diversion symbol on road signs and leave the M58 at J1. Read about our approach to external linking. Roberto Firmino will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, but who is going to fill his boots? Major emergency services response at scene after serious incident results in full closure. ", Follow the latest updates in our live blog below. From J3, take the first exit onto the A570 northbound, continuing for approx. Something went wrong, please try again later. The closure has been extended back to the M6. Lancashire Police were called to the scene at 12.23am when a member of public reported witnessing a white Volkswagen Golf in undergrowth on the side of the motorway. One is in his early 60s and has major trauma injuries, the other two are in their mid-teens, she said, although she was not aware if they were travelling together. All traffic has been released on M58, and all lanes have been reopened. The closure is in place between junction five, for Up Holland, and junction six of the eastbound carriageway. A number of other people also suffered serious injuries and are being treated at hospital. The collision between junctions 3 and 4 of the M58 in Lancashire involved seven vehicles, including an HGV and a minibus. He appealed for witnesses to come forward. They said: "It is a very serious accident. A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "Very sadly as a result of the collision two people, a woman and a 14-year-old boy, suffered injuries which proved fatal. Capitol Police have released the name of the officer killed. All lanes open, accident cleared on M58 Eastbound between J3 A570 Rainford Road (Bickerstaffe) and J4 A5068 Glenburn Road (Skelmersdale). Speaking earlier this morning, he said: "We can see the accident from our offices. "The air ambulances were flying around. I've never witnessed anything like this before.". Court sketches show Constance Marten and Mark Gordon in the dock accused of killing baby girl, "This is just the tip of the iceberg": Officers 'weakening the grip of criminal gangs in the UKs counterfeit capital, 'The counterfeit goods industry is not a victimless crime, it causes genuine harm to our communities, and it is something we are committed to stamping out', David de Gea sends message to ex-teammate Ander Herrera after emotional statement. Traffic has been stopped along a section of the M6 near Wigan after reports of a police incident. Our thoughts remain with everyone affected at this sad time. We also have an update on the second collision between an HGV, a van and a car which took place at 10.12am between junctions five and four. The closure. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Merseyside Police said the woman suffered from an injury to her face which is not believed to be life threatening. A second crash happened shortly after the first incident and involved an HGV, a van and a car. The collision between junctions 3 and 4 of the M58 in Lancashire involved seven vehicles, including an HGV and a minibus. Jenny Kirkham is reporting live from the scene in Tranmere. Live traffic conditions and news for Scotland's road network. Firefighters were called to a fire at a property on Ben Nevis Road in Birkenhead earlier this morning, Friday, January 5th, where one person sadly died. An investigation will take place in conjunction with the fire service into the cause of the fire. Drag the map to show traffic incidents in the surrounding area. 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Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. The spokesman described the incident as a serious accident., The spokesman said that the motorway was expected to remain closed from J5 for several hours. 'HORRENDOUS' CRASH CLOSES M58 MOTORWAY 'FOR HOURS', The crash involved a HGV, minibus and a number of other vehicles, The scene of a multi vehicle crash on the M58 between J4 Skelmersdale and J3 Bickerstaffe in Lancashire, One person has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, A man in his 60s suffered a "major trauma", Traffic was brought to a standstill as emergency services rushed to the scene, A number of people needed medical attention. 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She said: All I can tell you is I saw the cars slowing down and as I got there and there was a white van that had fallen down in to the ditch. Grab a brew, take some time for yourself and dive in - your weekend starts here, David de Gea sends message to ex-Manchester United teammate Ander Herrera after emotional statement. The collision, which happened between junctions 3 and 4 Westbound, involved an HGV, a minibus and a number of other vehicles. . When officials arrived, they found Glinda Terwilliger, 63, Michael Watson, 36, along with 35-year-old Constance Terwillegar and 15-year-old . Traffic is coping well. 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A number of other people were also hurt and needed medical attention. From the region's roads to the latest on the railways, buses and the weather, we are here to keep you up to date with everything you need to know. Consider alternative routes.. Get live email alerts whenever there is a traffic incident or roadworks on the roads you travel that may cause congestion or jams. William McDonald, 50, of Hostock Close, Whiston, attacked a man with a machete after being told to shut up . There are no current incidents or roadworks on the M58. "Sensors confirm that traffic is not moving and has been stopped. A number of other people also suffered serious injuries and are being treated at hospital, added police. Follow the M57 back to the M57/M58 roundabout (Switch Island) where you can continue your journey westbound. The Merseyside Police Roads Policing Unit tweeted: "We've been dealing with this RTC at Switch Island from the M58. Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here. This afternoon, police confirmed a 31-year-old lorry driver from Chorley had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The closure was extended as far as junction 3 to release trapped traffic, though this closure is set to be reduced once that issue has been dealt with. "The air ambulances were flying around. The M58 is closed eastbound from Switch Island after reports a man has fallen from a bridge over the motorway. Nature of the incident is as of yet unconfirmed." The crash happened about a mile from the first crash.". This is the scene from the other side of the M58, with a car visibly in the embankment next to the eastbound carriageway. 2023 BBC. Highways England said all investigation, recovery and clear-up work has been completed and all carriageways have fully reopened. A 14-year-old boy and a woman have died in a motorway crash. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ", Jurgen Klopp already knows his Roberto Firmino replacement and it could save Liverpool millions, Liverpool will bid farewell to Roberto Firmino at the end of the season, Jurgen Klopp has five Liverpool players ready to replace Roberto Firmino in defining role. Images from the scene showed a lorry carrying scaffolding material and a number of bent and twisted cars. Test yourself with these 12 questions, Do you know your local leaders from your Manchester suburbs? In the photos, a blue Peugeot can be seen crushed underneath a lorry and car parts are scattered across the road. One of them [victims] is a male in his mid teens, there is another male in his mid teens. AA road and motorway traffic news and route planner. 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