Overview

• John Butler, 31, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and dangerous driving after a man in his 60s died in an M57 crash, and he was remanded to appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court.
• The M6 northbound between J37 (Kendal) and J39 (Shap) remains closed after an overturned lorry caught fire, with National Highways running diversions and warning there is no reopening time yet.
• A vehicle fire on the M25 anticlockwise between J16 (M40) and J15 (M4) caused long queues and up to 90‑minute delays, with congestion reported back past Heathrow.
• h WaleWales Police reported a collision on the M4 near Bridgend with lane three closed in both directions between J36 and J35, advising drivers to avoid the area as queues built.
• Surrey Police referred itself to the IOPC after a woman in her 50s died on the M23 near Gatwick, with inquiries ongoing following recent police contact with the woman.