Man killed and ten people are left injured following seven-vehicle crash on M62

A MAN has died – and ten others left injured – after seven vehicles were involved in a horror motorway smash.

The victim was travelling Eastbound on the M62 near Rochdale, Gtr Manchester, when he collided with an HGV.

His vehicle then slammed through the central reservation and into the Westbound carriageway where it was struck by a car and a further two HGVs.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man and a woman who were travelling in one of the other vehicles have been taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening at this stage.

Long tailbacks have developed in the wake of the accident that happened at 9:30am.

Both carriageways were closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area

Police Constable Ed Lister from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: ““Our officers are doing all we can to identify this man as quickly as possible so we can speak with his family, and also to deal with the other injured people and damaged vehicles at the scene.

“There are considerable traffic tailbacks following this collision and we are advising people wherever possible to avoid this area and use another route.

“The motorway remains closed on both sides. We are hoping to shortly be able to free those who are currently stuck in the traffic queues, but are still asking for other motorists to avoid this route for the next few hours where possible.”

The tragedy follows the death of a woman on the M61 near Bolton, Gtr Manchester in the early hours of the morning.

She was killed when she was struck by an HGV after getting out of her vehicle on the carriageway.

It’s thought she left her car to check for any damage after she was involved in a minor collision with the central reservation.

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