Images from the scene on the M6 revealed a vehicle ablaze, with thick smoke pouring into the air above the motorway. Cheshire Fire Service rushed to the scene after the horror crash Events
Eyewitnesses have reported seeing a vehicle on fire on the scene Events
The deceased was Tasered by a police officer before being struck by a car Events
A major road has also been closed Events
Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes as a result of the incident Events
The southbound motorway has been closed near Ramsbottom Events
Icy conditions are affecting drivers Events
A weather warning is in force Events
Traffic is stopped in both directions Transport
Traffic has been stopped on part of the M61 northbound causing major delays with a lane on the southbound carriageway also shut Events
Queues are building up Events
It's not yet known when the road will reopen Events
The eastbound carriageway is shut near Hull and police are at the scene Events