Man dies after 5-vehicle horror crash on M1 slip road in Nottinghamshire

A man has died, and a number of people have been seriously injured, after a five-vehicle crash on an M1 slip road in Nottinghamshire. Police[1] were called to reports of a collision at the junction 26 Nuthall Interchange[2]. The collision happened on the northbound slip road at around 6.40pm on Friday (July 11). A man, aged in his 50s, died at the scene and other people involved in the crash have been taken to hospital[3] with a "range of serious injuries".

The northbound and southbound carriageways were closed whilst emergency services[4] supported those involved and carried out investigations. The road had fully reopened on Saturday morning, July 12. Officers investigating the incident are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has any dash-cam footage, to get in touch.

Investigation Officer Sophie Law, of Nottinghamshire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This was a tragic incident and we have specialist officers supporting the man's family at this incredibly sad time. "Our investigation continues and we ask anyone who saw the collision or who has any information that could help to contact us as soon as possible. We'd be keen to hear from people driving in the area around the time it happened who may have dash cam footage.

"I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the public who were on scene at the time of the incident and went out of their way to heroically help people involved in the collision. We know that this caused a significant backlog of traffic on the M1, so we appreciate the patience of those who were caught in it as officers worked." Any witnesses who have not yet provided information are urged to call 101, quoting incident number 698 of July 11.

Alternatively, information can be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

References

1. ^ Police (www.nottinghampost.com)
2. ^ collision at the junction 26 Nuthall Interchange (www.nottinghampost.com)
3. ^ hospital (www.nottinghampost.com)
4. ^ emergency services (www.nottinghampost.com)