Inquest into death of Celtic fan on M6 near Carlisle
- John Burns, a 22-year-old Celtic fan, was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles on the M6 motorway.
- The incident occurred after he attended a football match in Glasgow and reportedly boarded the wrong bus.
- An inquest has been opened, and a full accident investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the incident.
On September 14, a tragic incident occurred on the M6 motorway near Carlisle, England, resulting in the death of a 22-year-old football fan named John Burns from Renfrewshire. After attending a match where his team, Celtic, played against Hearts in Glasgow, Burns reportedly boarded the wrong bus, leading him to the motorway. During the inquest held in Cockermouth, Assistant Coroner Dr. Nicholas Shaw revealed that Burns was struck by multiple vehicles while he was a pedestrian on the motorway. The circumstances surrounding how he ended up on the motorway remain unclear, prompting a full accident investigation to be conducted. The inquest will be paused until the investigation is complete, at which point further details will be made public. This incident highlights the potential dangers faced by pedestrians near busy motorways, especially after events that may lead to confusion or disorientation.