A tragic accident claimed the life of a woman on a busy motorway where she was reported to have been driving in the wrong direction. The incident occurred on the M62 in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, prompting swift response from emergency services following reports of the crash late on Saturday night.
The collision involved a grey Nissan Juke and a grey BMW X5 between Junction 21 and 22 on the eastbound side of the motorway. The stretch of the motorway remains closed as a result of the tragic event, with a woman in her 50s losing her life at the scene.
According to a statement from Greater Manchester Police, the Nissan driver was traveling in the opposite direction on the carriageway when the collision with the BMW occurred. While the woman driving the Nissan sustained severe injuries, the occupants of the BMW suffered minor injuries and received medical attention. No arrests have been made at this time, but authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) of the Greater Manchester Police is now seeking assistance from the public. They are appealing to anyone who witnessed the accident or possesses dashcam or CCTV footage from the vicinity leading up to the crash to come forward with information.
Individuals with details relevant to the incident are urged to contact the police at 0161 856 4741, quoting log 4349 of 11/07/2026. Additionally, information can be shared through the ‘report tool’ or LiveChat feature on the website: www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, individuals can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
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