M6: Dashcam captures lorry falling 60ft from Thelwall Viaduct

Insp Anton Sullivan said: “It is remarkable that the driver of the HGV was not more seriously injured, and other road users managed to escape unscathed.

“This incident had a rapid response and the scene was well managed by officers in dangerous motorway conditions, due to poor visibility and heavy rain.

“The recovery phase of the incident was hampered by poor weather and challenging terrain where the lorry had landed.”

He said the the force, along with firefighters and Highways staff, had worked all day to recover the vehicle and trailer which were completely destroyed.