Man dies after horror motorway lorry crash
Several others were injured in the incident
12:34, 21 Mar 2025
Pictures show the damage to the central reservation on the M60 after a lorry crossed the barrier and ploughed into six cars(Image: UGC)A man has died after a horror crash between a lorry and multiple cars on a motorway. Emergency services were called to the M60 between junctions 15 and 16 at around 7pm on Thursday, March 20.
Police[1] said they believe the white cab and blue trailer lorry had lost control and crashed with two vehicles. It then crossed into the opposing carriageway and crashed with a further two vehicles, reports the Manchester Evening News[2].
A man in his 60s, the driver of one of the vehicles, died following the crash.
A woman in her 20s also suffered serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. No arrests have been made at this time.
The M60 was closed overnight as emergency crews worked to examine the scene and make it safe. One witness told the Manchester Evening News they had 'never seen anything like' the emergency response on the motorway last night.
All lanes have since reopened, but some delays remain in the area.
Detectives are now appealing to the public for more information on the crash. In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers are investigating following a fatal collision on the M60 in Salford last night (Thursday, March 20), which also left several people injured.
Queues on the M60 clockwise(Image: National Highways)"At around 7pm, emergency services responded to reports of a road traffic collision anti-clockwise between junction 15 and 16, involving a heavy goods vehicle. It is believed that the vehicle, a HGV with a white cab and blue trailer, had been travelling on the M60 when the vehicle lost control and collided into two vehicles.
It then crossed into the opposing carriageway and collided with a further two vehicles, before coming to rest on the verge.
Article continues below"Sadly, the driver of one of the vehicles, a man in his 60s, died as a result of injuries from the collision. A woman in her 20s suffered serious injuries not believed to be life-threatening, while several other people sustained minor injuries. No arrests have been made.
"Closures remain in place and drivers are advised to check for latest travel updates while planning their journey.
Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now investigating the incident and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
"This includes anyone who witnessed the collision or has any relevant dashcam footage from around the time of the crash.
Police can be contacted via 101 or our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log number 3043 of 20/03/25."
References
- ^ Police (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ Manchester Evening News (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)