One man dead and woman in critical condition following motorcycle crash on M6
One man has died and a woman left in critical condition following a crash on the M6 over the weekend.
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The M6 motorway was shut in both directions on Saturday, February 1, between Junction 10a at Essington (for the M54) and Junction 11 at Shareshill, due to a crash involving a motorcycle.
Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 10am, to reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle between Junctions 10a and 11 northbound near the Hilton Services.
On arrival, Staffordshire Police officers discovered a motorcycle with two riders, a man and a woman, both in their 30s, who were involved in the crash.
Sadly, despite the efforts of medical teams, the man died at the scene.
The woman was later transported to hospital in a critical condition where she continues to receive treatment.
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "We were called 10am yesterday (Saturday, February 1) to reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorbike between junctions 10 and 11 northbound near to Hilton Services.
"Sadly, the rider of the motorbike, a man in his 30s, died at the scene. The passenger, a woman also in her 30s, was taken to hospital in a critical condition where she continues to receive treatment."
Images from the scene revealed the extent of the closure, with police and paramedic vehicles being seen working at the site.
The southbound stretch of the carriageway was cleared by 3pm, with the northbound carriageway reopening at around 4.25pm.
West Midlands Ambulance Service has been approached for more information.
