Happening at around 11:30pm on Sunday 2 March 2025 on the M62 between Junction 19 and 18 in Middleton, our officers responded with other emergency services to sadly a fatal road traffic collision.
- This section of the motorway remains closed whilst investigators continue their enquiries.
- Sadly a man aged 24 died at the scene in a single vehicle collision.
- Motorists in the area last night with dashcam footage are urged to come forward to help.
Initial enquiries have established an Audi A5 S line car was travelling on the M62 before it came off the carriageway and collided with a bridge. It is believed no other vehicles were involved.
Tragically, the driver a 24-year-old man died from his injuries at the scene.
This section of the motorway is still closed whilst enquiries continue, and delays are expected to continue into today. We’d ask motorists to find alternative routes and plan if they can and thank you in advance for your understanding and co-operation.
Detective Constable Rachael Stafford from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) said; “Since we became aware of the incident last night, we deployed officers to the scene and are now in a position to appeal to any members of the public who were on that stretch of road last night and can help with our enquiries, this could include those who have access to dashcam footage.
“At the heart of this is a man that has sadly lost his life in tragic circumstances and family and friends who are now having to come to terms with losing a loved one this morning.”
Anyone with information or detail are asked to call 0161 856 4741 or 101 quoting incident 3219 of 02/02/2025. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Sadiq Khan campaigns in Gorton and Denton as Labour pushes unity message
Family pay tribute to ‘most humble, kind man’ killed in aircraft crash
Police called as men ‘shoot the heads off’ Canada geese close to public footpath
United Utilities is offering over 100 apprenticeships across the North West in its largest recruitment drive to date.
Therme Manchester launches youth art competition to transform construction site into outdoor gallery
Jeff Goldblum to play Manchester on first ever UK tour with The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Printing error blamed for missing imprint on Reform UK by election leaflets
Andy Burnham to give homeless kids school bus passes
Comments
Add a comment