Man arrested after woman seriously hurt in three-car M62 crash
A 20-year-old man has been arrested following a three-car collision on the M62 motorway near Rochdale that left a woman in her 60s in serious condition. Greater Manchester Police have closed the road for investigation and are currently seeking witnesses or dashcam footage.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns and the immediate police response required for serious traffic accidents on major UK motorways.
Image source, PA Image caption, The woman is in a serious condition in hospital after the crash near Rochdale, police say
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a woman was seriously injured in a three-car crash on a motorway.
A Mercedes van, a Volvo, and a Vauxhall Insignia collided on the M62's westbound carriageway near Rochdale at about 22:00 BST on Saturday, Greater Manchester Police said.
The force said the woman, in her 60s, was in a "serious condition" in hospital.
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