Shropshire Star

M6 death crash: Man killed was Telford father-of two Anthony Marston

The family of a Telford man killed in a crash on the M6 have paid tribute to a "loving father".

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Father-of-two Anthony Marston, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash between Junction 10 and 10A for the M54 on the northbound carriageway at around 3pm on Sunday.

Mr Marston was driving a white Mercedes E300 estate and had been towing a trailer loaded with a Peugeot Partner van along the M6 northbound. The collision involved a heavy goods vehicle and a gantry was also badly damaged.

Picture of the crash from @WillenhallFire
Picture of the crash from @WillenhallFire
Picture of the crash from @WillenhallFire
Picture of the crash from @WillenhallFire
Picture of the scene from @andysmith6359
Picture of the scene from @andysmith6359
Picture of the crash on the M6 from @hollyjobee
Picture of the crash on the M6 from @hollyjobee

The motorway remained closed for several hours while emergency services worked to clear the debris and repair the road surface.

Sergeant Alan Wood, from the Regional Collision Investigation Unit, said: "A number of witnesses have come forward, however we are aware that the M6 was very busy at that time and we are still keen to speak to anyone who can offer any further information.

"I am aware that travellers were severely inconvenienced and I would like to thank them for their patience.

"Our thoughts remain with Mr Marston's family as we continue to piece together how he died."

In a moving tribute, Mr Marston's family have said: "Tony was a loving father to Laura and Luke and husband to Sue. He lived life to the full, he was one of life's original characters who will be deeply missed by all who knew him."

Witnesses are asked to call the Regional Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference number 1400 of August 21.