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M60 Reopens After Tragic Crash That Killed 15-Year-Old Boy

A formal welfare investigation has been launched with a request for drivers with dash-cam footage to come forward.

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Overview

  • Both directions of the M60 fully reopened Monday morning after an overnight closure between Junctions 19 and 21.
  • Greater Manchester Police confirmed the victim was a 15-year-old boy who died at the scene near Junction 20.
  • Police have opened a formal welfare and collision investigation, appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage to aid inquiries.
  • Emergency services and National Highways deployed diversion routes and issued travel warnings for Oasis fans heading to the final concert at Heaton Park.
  • Dozens of floral tributes have been laid on the slip road near Blackley in memory of the teenager.