Driver killed in M62 collision

M62 towards Milnrow

A driver died at the scene of a collision on the M62 westbound on Wednesday afternoon (2 August).

Police were called to the incident between junction 21 Milnrow and junction 20 Rochdale at around 2.20pm.
 

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A car carrying three people is believed to have struck the central reservation.

Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the driver – a man in his 30s – sadly died at the scene.

One of the male passengers suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital, whilst another man suffered minor injuries.

The motorway was closed until around 10pm with 13 miles of congestion and two-hour wait times whilst emergency services attended the scene.

Police are now appealing for any information as they investigate. Anyone who may have seen something – or who may have dashcam, mobile, or CCTV footage from around the time – is asked to please come forward.

GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit can be contacted on 0161 856 4741 or 101, quoting log 1973 of 02/08/23.

Alternatively, information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.