On Wednesday (13 November) at 10.43am, emergency services were called to reports of a collision near junction 6 on the southbound carriageway involving five vehicles.

Despite the best efforts of medical persons, the driver of one vehicle, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Family are being supported by trained officers.

The M18 was closed in both directions between junction 6 and 7 while officers conducted their work but has since been reopened.

We are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage that could help with officer enquiries to come forward.

Information can be shared by calling 101, quoting incident number 298 of 13 November 2024.