Cheshire M62 Crash: Lorry Driver Jailed Over Deaths of Ryanair Pilots

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Anthony Burns was sentenced after his HGV hit a stationary taxi, killing two pilots. Taxi driver Rashid Mehmood survived. Full court details and sentencing.

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00:00A lorry driver has been jailed for 10 years after crashing into a stationary taxi on the M62,

00:08killing two Ryanair pilots. Liverpool Crown Court heard Anthony Burns fail to notice traffic

00:14slowing near Junction 8 in Cheshire in July 2024. His HGV crushed the taxi, killing Jamie Fernandez,

00:21aged 24, and Matthew Greenhull, aged 28, instantly. Taxi driver Rashid Mahmood survived with multiple

00:29injuries. No alcohol, drugs or phone use were involved. Burns admitted two counts of causing

00:34death and one of serious injury by dangerous driving. He's been banned from driving for

00:39150 months and must pass an extended test.

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