Motorcyclist killed in crash while major motorway remains closed
A stretch of the M60 remains closed 12 hours after the smash, which happened between junctions J18 and J19 near Middleton yesterday evening.
The emergency services were alerted after a crash involving a motorcycle on the clockwise carriageway.
The crews found a man in his 50s with serious injuries. No other vehicles were involved.
Despite the efforts of the paramedics, the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Crash investigators are now appealing for any information or dashcam footage from anyone travelling near the scene at about 8.15pm yesterday.
The motorway remains closed clockwise this morning while an investigation continues.
Greater Manchester Police said: 'Despite best efforts of the emergency services, a male in his 50s sadly died at the scene of the collision.
'No other vehicles were involved and we are now appealing for more information to understand the circumstances that led up to the collision.
'We are particularly interested in anybody who may have dash-cam footage of the incident.'
National Highways said: 'The M60 has now re-opened anti-clockwise between J19 (Simister) and J18 near Middleton.
'The clockwise carriageway remains closed due to a police led incident.'
The fatal crash comes after another motorcyclist died on the M60 further south near Stockport.
Andrew Peak, 58, was rushed to the hospital with catastrophic injuries after the crash on July 12.
He fought for his life for two days before passing away surrounded by his family and friends.
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