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Man, 50, Dies After Suspected Cardiac Arrest at M62 Birch Services

Police say it was a medical episode in his car.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called to the eastbound service area near Heywood at about 10:05am on Sunday.
  • Greater Manchester Police confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Access from the M62 eastbound to the Moto site was closed during the response, and the slip road reopened around midday.
  • Officers have informed the man's next of kin.
  • Police are treating the death as a medical incident, and reporters have contacted Moto for comment.