A fire broke out in a vehicle after a car and a truck were involved in the accident near Goole. Both drivers lost their lives after the collision on the M62 motorway heading east at around 9.50 yesterday morning.
Police remained at the scene overnight. This morning, police said a 54-year-old man driving the car and a 53-year-old man driving an HGV were found dead at the scene. Read more: Everything we know about the M62 crash as the girl was pulled from burning debris A 15-year-old girl was also taken to the hospital, where she is being treated for her injuries. He remained in serious condition this morning, police said. The collision resulted in the complete closure of the highway as yesterday the traffic was diverted. Emergency services were called to the scene, including ambulances and firefighters, while investigators remained at the scene around 6pm and then the road reopened. A witness praised two heroic men who rushed to save the girl from the truck as the flames spread between the vehicles. Police are now appealing to anyone who saw the accident or who may have taken video from the dashboard to contact them. Recovery services at the scene of a major M62 crash in East Yorkshire (Image: Sean Stewart) A Humberside police spokesman said: “The families of those who lost loved ones have been informed and are currently being supported by specially trained officers, our thoughts being with them at this really difficult time. “Our team would like to thank the members of the public who helped those involved in the conflict. We are now appealing to anyone driving in the area at that time who may have shots from the dashboard. “We would also like to hear from anyone who saw the collision or the vehicles before the collision call us at the emergency number 101 referring to the April 110 calendar.” Read more related articles Read more related articles
