A tragic accident on a busy motorway claimed the life of a woman who was driving in the wrong direction. The incident occurred on the M62 in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, late on Saturday night. The collision involved a grey Nissan Juke and a grey BMX X5 between Junction 21 and 22 on the eastbound side of the motorway. Sadly, the woman in her 50s lost her life at the scene.
According to a statement by Greater Manchester Police, the Nissan driver was traveling in the opposite direction when the crash happened. While the woman sustained severe injuries, the occupants of the BMW suffered minor injuries. The police have initiated an investigation, and there have been no arrests so far.
Authorities from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are seeking assistance from the public. They are appealing to witnesses or individuals with dashcam or CCTV footage leading up to the collision to come forward. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the police quoting log 4349 of 11/07/2026 at 0161 856 4741. Reports can also be submitted via the official police website or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
