Overview
- Greater Manchester Police confirmed a 19-year-old died following a collision at the M60/M66 Simister Island after officers had initiated a pursuit of a vehicle seen driving at speed, with the case referred to the IOPC.
- Detectives appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage, said no arrests have been made, and noted referrals to Professional Standards in line with procedure.
- Separately on the M6 near Knutsford, a pedestrian was pronounced dead after a collision with a Volkswagen Caravelle, and Cheshire Constabulary has launched an investigation and witness appeal.
- The M40 southbound remains closed between J8A and J6 after a tanker spilled bitumen; specialist pumping stalled overnight, engineers say planing and resurfacing are required, and drivers face an official diversion.
- Tuesday morning brought fresh disruption with an overturned vehicle on the M60 and a crash on the M62 near the Eccles Interchange, with lanes later reopening but significant residual delays reported by National Highways.