Woman dies after "concern for welfare" call on M6 in Lancashire

The pensioner was pronounced dead at the scene near Preston

Author: Adam FawcettPublished 23rd Dec 2024

A woman has died after police received a "concern for welfare" call on the M6 in Lancashire.

Officers rushed to the carriageway near Preston on Saturday night, where the body of a woman in her 70s was found.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

It happened between junctions 31 and 32 at around 9:45pm, with police saying their thoughts are with the pensioners loved-ones.

There aren't thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

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