Emergency services were called at around 7.25am to a report of a three vehicle collision near to junction 3a southbound.

A red Fiat Punto, a white Renault traffic van and a Mercedes HGV were involved.

A man in his 40s was taken to hospital by ambulance, where he was sadly later pronounced deceased. His next of kin has been informed.

There were no other injuries reported.

If anyone witnessed the collision or has any information, please call 101, quoting incident number 28 of 28 February 2022.