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Lorry Driver Arrested After M18 Crash Leaves Two Critical
30 Jul
Summary
- Two individuals sustained life-threatening injuries in a three-vehicle collision.
- A 46-year-old lorry driver was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.
- The M18 remained closed for several hours following the incident.
A three-vehicle crash on the M18 near Doncaster on Wednesday evening has left two people in critical condition. The collision, which occurred between junctions 4 and 3 on the southbound carriageway at approximately 17:35 BST, involved a DAF lorry, an MG car, and a Ford Kuga.
Emergency services attended the scene, and a 68-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman, who were passengers in the MG, were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford Kuga sustained minor injuries.
Police arrested the 46-year-old HGV driver on suspicion of drug-driving and causing serious injury from dangerous driving. The M18 was closed for investigation and recovery work, reopening around 01:00 BST on Thursday. Authorities are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
