Overview
- The collision occurred late on Saturday night when a grey Nissan Juke and a grey BMW X5 struck head‑on on the eastbound M62 between junctions 21 and 22.
- Fire crews used specialist rescue equipment to free the Nissan driver, a woman in her 50s, who was pronounced dead at the scene; occupants of the BMW received only minor injuries.
- Officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit have opened an active inquiry, have made no arrests, and are seeking witnesses and footage.
- The eastbound carriageway between junctions 20 and 22 remained closed into Sunday for collision investigation work with diversions in place and likely traffic delays.
- Police asked anyone with dashcam, CCTV or other information to call 0161 856 4741 quoting log 4349 of 11/07/2026 or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.