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Police Investigate Wrong-Way Car on M61 Near Chorley After Dashcam Alert

Officers say inquiries are under way after dashcam footage captured the incident with a reported near-miss minutes later.

Overview

  • A motorist’s dashcam recorded a car traveling against traffic around 10:35am Saturday near Junction 6 on the M61.
  • The vehicle was reported to be a Ford Fiesta driving in the inside lane while flashing its lights.
  • The witness, heading north toward Haigh Woodland Park with family, first saw a police car before spotting the oncoming vehicle.
  • About four minutes later, the same car allegedly reappeared near the exit, mounted the kerb, and narrowly missed a van.
  • Greater Manchester Police confirmed they are aware and investigating, with no arrests, charges, or further details disclosed.