A tragic incident occurred on the M62 motorway in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, resulting in a fatality. The crash, which took place between Junction 21 and 22 on the eastbound carriageway, involved a grey Nissan Juke and a grey BMW X5. The woman in her 50s driving the Nissan was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to Greater Manchester Police, the Nissan was traveling in the wrong direction when it collided with the BMW. While the woman sustained serious injuries, the BMW occupants suffered minor injuries and received medical treatment. No arrests have been made yet, but an investigation is underway.
The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) of GMP is seeking information from the public regarding the incident. Witnesses or individuals with dashcam or CCTV footage before the crash are urged to come forward. To provide information, contact the police at 0161 856 4741, quoting log 4349 of 11/07/2026, or use the report tool on the Greater Manchester Police website.
Alternatively, anonymous tips can be shared with the charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.