BREAKING: Man, 28, dies in late night crash on M62
28.07.2023 - 11:18
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man has died after a crash on the M62 in Merseyside.
The crash happened between junction seven and six in Rainhill just before midnight last night (Thursday). Emergency services rushed to the scene and shut off the motorway.
The 28-year-old sadly died on the scene. His family has been informed, police said.
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The westbound side of the motorway remains closed this morning as accident investigation work is carried out on the scene. Drivers are being urged to take a different route.
Merseyside Police are now urging any witnesses to come forward, or anyone who has dash cam footage.
Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "Our thoughts are with this man’s family at this devastating time and they are being supported by our specially trained Family Liaison Officers. I appeal to anyone who was travelling on either side of the M62 motorway in that area between 11.50pm and 12.05pm, who has dash camera CCTV in their car, to make contact with our team.
"We can check if any footage will have captured the build up to this collision or the collision itself. Additionally, if you were driving in this area and witnessed any part of this incident, I would be grateful if you could please get in touch.
"Any information you can provide may be vital in our investigation to fully establish what has happened."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call our Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email [email protected], or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 23000683498.
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