Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorway crash in which a HGV driver died and left two seriously injured.

The horror crash involving 10 vehicles happened on the M6 close to the junction 33 on Wednesday at 11.20am.

Police say the collision involved an HGV travelling northbound which crossed onto the southbound carriageway and collided with a number of other vehicles.

The driver of the HGV, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other people, the driver of a Ford Transit, a man in his 40s, and the driver of a Suzuki Swift, a woman in her 40s, suffered serious injuries.

Three other people suffered more minor injuries.

A total of ten vehicles were involved in the collision.

Supt Hassan Khan, of Lancashire Constabulary’s Operations Dept said: “My thoughts first and foremost are with the loved ones of the driver who sadly died and with all those affected by this tragic incident. Our investigation into what caused this collision is ongoing.

“I would ask anyone who witnessed the collision, and who has not yet spoken to police, to get in touch.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any information can ring 101 quoting log 0564 of November 6th. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk