Man, 57, dies in horror crash as M60 closed for hours amid police investigations
A man has been pronounced dead following a horror crash on the M60.
Emergency services rushed to the crash on the M60 at around 3.56am this morning (June 29).
A 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.
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The M60 has been closed in both directions for hours, as police remain at the scene.
The motorway is 'closed due to accident investigation work from J23 A635 Manchester Road J23 (Ashton Under Lyne) to J21 A663 Broadway J21 (Hollinwood)', National Highways has said.
A spokesperson for the force said: "At around 3:56am this morning (Sunday 29 June 2025) emergency services responded to reports of a road traffic collision on the M60 between junctions 21-20.
"Sadly, a 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Lane closures remain in place this morning while officers conduct their enquiries."
National Highways has issued an update, saying: "The M60 in Greater Manchester is closed anti-clockwise between J23 near (Ashton-Under-Lyne) and J21 (Chadderton) due to a police-led Incident which occurred shortly before 04:00 this morning.
"The clockwise carriageway is closed between J22 and J23.
"Greater Manchester Police continue their investigation work at the scene.
"National Highways Traffic Officers are also in attendance assisting with traffic management."
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