M62 Wrong-Way Fatality
Woman Dies After Driving Wrong Way on M62; Police Appeal for Witnesses
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The eastbound closure on the M62 was extended to a full closure covering a longer stretch from Junction 20 (Thornham Interchange) to Junction 22 (Denshaw) near Saddleworth, after the crash disrupted traffic.
The Nissan Juke involved in the crash was photographed on its roof at the scene, indicating the vehicle had flipped following the impact.
Crimestoppers was highlighted as an anonymous reporting option for information, in addition to direct police appeals for witnesses.
The M62 reopening and easing of traffic was noted as investigations continued, indicating the road gradually returned to normal after the incident.
A woman in her 50s died on the M62 motorway near Rochdale after driving the wrong way down the eastbound carriageway and hitting a BMW X5 head-on, according to Greater Manchester Police. The crash happened at around 11pm on Saturday, July 11, between junctions 21 and 22. The Nissan Juke driver died at the scene. The BMW's driver and passengers walked away with only minor injuries.
Photos from the scene showed the Nissan Juke flipped onto its roof after the collision, The Manc reported. Police closed the eastbound carriageway for several hours as investigators worked. No arrests have been made.
Wrong-Way Driver Strikes BMW in Head-On Smash
The Nissan Juke was travelling east in the wrong direction when it struck the grey BMW X5, Express reported. The force of the impact flipped the Nissan onto its roof. Emergency services rushed to the scene between junctions 21 and 22, the stretch near the Rochdale and Saddleworth area.
The BMW driver and any passengers suffered only minor injuries, Hello Rayo confirmed. The Nissan driver — a woman in her 50s — was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not named her publicly.
M62 Closed for Hours Across Wider Stretch
Police shut the full eastbound carriageway following the crash. The closure stretched from Junction 20 at Thornham Interchange all the way to Junction 22 at Denshaw, Warrington Guardian reported. That is a longer section than where the actual collision took place.
The road stayed shut for several hours as investigators worked through the night. It gradually reopened as the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, known as the SCIU, completed its initial work at the scene.
SCIU Launches Investigation, Witnesses Urged to Come Forward
Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading the inquiry into how the woman came to be driving the wrong way, AOL reported. The SCIU handles the most serious road crashes in the region. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Police are appealing for anyone who saw the Nissan driving in the wrong direction before the crash to get in touch. Officers also want dashcam or CCTV footage from the area. Anyone who prefers to stay anonymous can contact Crimestoppers rather than police directly, The Manc noted.
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