Police appeal for information following another fatal crash on the M62

Emergency services attended the scene and a 19-year-old man - a passenger in the vehicle - was pronounced dead at the scene

Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit have appealed for information following another fatal road traffic collision on the M62.

Laat night (Thursday) at around 10:30pm, officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle on the M62 between near junction 21 in Milnrow.

Emergency services attended the scene and a 19-year-old man - a passenger in the vehicle - was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital and the remaining passenger suffered no injuries.  

Initial enquiries suggest that a grey Vauxhall Astra was driving westbound on the M62 near to junction 21 in Milnrow when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with the central barriers.

Subsequently, the car then crossed over onto the eastbound carriageway and overturned.

The 19-year-old driver was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody for further questioning.

GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number of 3685 of 21/12/2023.

Information can also be shared using our 'report' tool or LiveChat function on GMP's website: www.gmp.police.uk

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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