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Man dies after being struck by three cars on M56 as motorway closed for hours
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Man dies after being struck by three cars on M56 as motorway closed for hours

A man died after being struck by three vehicles on the M56 motorway in Cheshire, England, during the early hours of August 31, 2026. The incident occurred between junctions 12 and 14, near Runcorn and Hapsford. Emergency services, including police and paramedics, responded to the scene where the victim, identified as a 38-year-old from Golborne, was pronounced dead. The M56 eastbound lane remained closed for several hours before reopening at approximately 9:15 am. Cheshire Police confirmed the victim's next of kin have been notified and are receiving support. Authorities are investigating the incident and are seeking witness accounts or dashcam footage to determine the circumstances of the collision.

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Man dies after being struck by three cars on M56 as motorway closed for hours

A man died after being struck by three vehicles on the M56 motorway in Cheshire, England, during the early hours of August 31, 2026. The incident occurred between junctions 12 and 14, near Runcorn and Hapsford. Emergency services, including police and paramedics, responded to the scene where the victim, identified as a 38-year-old from Golborne, was pronounced dead. The M56 eastbound lane remained closed for several hours before reopening at approximately 9:15 am. Cheshire Police confirmed the victim's next of kin have been notified and are receiving support. Authorities are investigating the incident and are seeking witness accounts or dashcam footage to determine the circumstances of the collision.

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