Woman seriously injured in HGV crash on M62 with huge closure put in place
A 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of cocaine, police said
18:07, 14 May 2025Updated 18:07, 14 May 2025
Police at the scene of the collision(Image: Traffic Cameras)A woman was seriously injured in a horror crash involving a HGV on the M62.[1] Emergency services put a huge closure in place on the busy motorway after the lorry was involved in a collision with a car.
The crash was reported at around 1.10pm on May 2, between junctions 18 and 19, close to Birch services. The driver of the car, a woman in her 60s, was rushed to hospital from the scene with serious injuries which are not life-threatening.
A 60-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and testing positive for driving whilst under the influence of cocaine. He has since been bailed, police confirmed.
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Closures remained in place for a number of hours following the crash, with traffic cameras showing drivers caught in the closure out of their vehicles.
Motorists were also warned to avoid the area.
The collision caused major delays on the M62(Image: Traffic Cameras)Article continues belowOfficers from GMP's Serious Collision Unit are now appealing for information amid ongoing investigations, and are urging any witnesses to get in touch.
A force spokesperson said: "At around 1.10pm on Friday 2 May, a heavy goods vehicle collided with a car, between junction 18 and 19, close to Birch services.
The driver of the car, a woman in her 60s, received serious injuries which thankfully were not life-threatening.
"A 60-year-old man was subsequently arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and testing positive for driving whilst under the influence of cocaine.
Article continues below"As officers progress their investigation, they are now appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information regarding the incident to please come forward.
This includes anyone who was in the area at the time, or has any dashcam footage capturing the incident."
You can contact police with information via 101 or our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 1704 of 02/05/25.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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