One person has died after a multiple vehicle crash on a motorway today.The person died and others were injured after a four-vehicle incident on the southbound carriageway of the M6 between junction 1 at Rugby and the Catthorpe Interchange on the border of Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire at about 10.50am.
Motorists faced lengthy delays after the southbound carriageway was closed for several hours after the incident involving three HGVs and one car.
A large load of wood shed across all three lanes by one of the lorries had to be cleared out of the way before Leicestershire Police could complete its investigation into the incident.
The northbound carriageway was closed for a short while to allow the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire air ambulance to land.
A spokeswoman for the air ambulance said: "We were called to the scene but we did not taken anyone to hospital.
"The doctor in the helicopter and paramedics from our rapid response car helped assess casualties there.
"We can report that there was one fatality at the scene. One driver was taken to hospital."
Fire crews from Lutterworth and the technical rescue unit from Southern station assisted two crews from Warwickshire at the scene.
Inspector Sean Gormley, said: "We anticipate that the southbound carriageway will be closed for most of the evening to allow officers to carry out a full investigation at the scene and the vehicles involved to be recovered.
"We would like to thank those motorists who were unfortunately caught up in the congestion for their patience. "
The incident caused huge delays in the area.Drivers were diverted via the M69.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Leicestershire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
