Man in his 50s left with life-changing injuries after lorry crash on M6 near Rugby

A man in his 50s has been left with life-changing injuries after a serious lorry crash near Rugby yesterday (May 31).

The HGV overturned after hitting the central reservation on the M6 near Junction 1 at 4.45pm.

A spokesman for Warwickshire Police, said: “A man – believed to be in his 50s - was taken to hospital with injuries that are believed to be life-changing.”

He was taken to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.

Emergency crews took the man to hospital in Coventry.placeholder image
Emergency crews took the man to hospital in Coventry.

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “On arrival, crews found a man, who they treated for potentially serious injuries before he was conveyed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire under emergency driving conditions.”

National Highways West Midlands said the M6 northbound has now reopened.

They added: “The road surface has been planed and is planned to be resurfaced overnight tonight (June 1).

“There are delays of eight minutes northbound on the approach.”

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