A teenager was swiftly taken to the hospital after reportedly falling from an ambulance on a busy motorway. The incident occurred on the M6 southbound at junction 32, which connects to the M55, on a Tuesday evening. Fortunately, the girl is believed to have sustained minor injuries.
Lancashire Police responded to the scene following a road traffic collision, leading to the temporary closure of the motorway as authorities evaluated the situation. Commuters were advised to steer clear of the area and seek alternative routes.
Initial reports of the incident surfaced at 5:17 pm, with all lanes reopening by approximately 7 pm. According to Lancs Live, Lancashire Police confirmed, “At 5:17 pm on Tuesday 6th January, we received a report that a teenage girl had fallen from the back of an ambulance on the M6 southbound to M55 slip road. She has been taken to the hospital but is thankfully not thought to have suffered any serious injuries. The motorway was closed for a short period and has now fully reopened.”
Meanwhile, a tragic accident resulted in the death of a woman in her 60s following a crash involving three vehicles in a layby. The incident, which involved a grey Porsche Cayenne, a red Fiat 500, and a white Volvo Tipper lorry, occurred at around 8:50 am on Monday on the A10 between Hertford and Broxbourne.
The woman, who was outside the Fiat at the time of the collision, succumbed to her injuries despite rescue efforts. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash and urge anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage to come forward.
The driver of the Porsche, a man in his sixties, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on bail pending further investigation. Witnesses are encouraged to reach out to the authorities with any pertinent details by quoting ISR 110 of January 5. They can remain anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers or submitting dashcam footage online as requested by Hertfordshire Constabulary.