Police appeal for dashcam footage after M18 collision that caused serious injuries

Three injured in M18 collision - cops plea for footage

South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information about a serious three-vehicle collision on the M18 in which people were seriously injured.

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The collision happened on the southbound carriageway of the M18 at 5.35pm on Wednesday (July 29) between junctions 4 and 3.

The vehicles involved were a white and blue DAF lorry, a red MG car, and a grey Ford Kuga.

All three vehicles were travelling in the same direction when the collision occurred on the approach to junction 3.

A 68-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman, who were travelling in the red MG car, suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital where their condition is being described as life-threatening.

A 56-year-old man travelling in the grey Ford suffered minor injuries.

The stretch of the M18 was closed for a significant amount of time and reopened around 1am today (July 30).

An investigation is under way and the driver of the HGV, a 46-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug driving and causing serious injury from dangerous driving.

He has since been released on police bail as enquiries continue.

A police spokesperson said: “We believe there were several witnesses to the collision and we’re now appealing for anyone who hasn’t been in touch with police to contact us online or by calling 101.

“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has relevant dashcam footage.

“Please quote incident number 827 of 29 July 2026 when you get in touch.”

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