Tragedy as pedestrian is killed after being hit by a lorry – forcing M6 to close & drivers to take diversion

A PEDESTRIAN has been killed after being hit by a lorry on a major motorway.

Emergency services rushed to the collision on the M6 near Wigan shortly after 3pm on Sunday.

The northbound carriageway was closed off between J27 (Standish) and J28 (Leyland).

Police, paramedics and an air ambulance attended the fatal incident.

The force are investigating the crash and enquiries are ongoing to determine if other vehicles were involved.

The M6 was closed...