A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a lorry on the M6 in North Staffordshire.

Emergency services were called to the northbound carriageway between junctions 15 and 16 just before 7:50 PM on Friday, 28 February.

Emergency Response

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said:

“We were called to reports of a serious RTC involving a pedestrian on the M6 between junctions 15 and 16. An ambulance, a Critical Care Car from Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, and a paramedic officer responded to the scene.

“On arrival, crews found a pedestrian, a woman, in a critical condition. The team of ambulance staff worked together to administer advanced trauma care at the scene before conveying the woman on blue lights to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further emergency care.”

Police Investigation

Staffordshire Police confirmed that the incident involved a pedestrian and an articulated lorry.

A police spokesperson stated:

“We were called at 7:50 PM on 28 February to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry between junctions 15 and 16 northbound. The pedestrian, a woman, was taken to hospital by ambulance. The driver of the lorry was not injured.”

Second Serious Crash in a Week

The incident marks the second serious collision on this stretch of the M6 last week.

On Thursday night at 9:55 PM, emergency services were dispatched to the southbound carriageway, where trucker Cliff Tamou tragically died after being hit by a car while outside his broken-down lorry.

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding both incidents. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.