A beloved grandfather has been tragically killed in a horrific triple-vehicle collision on the M60 motorway, sending shockwaves through the local community and prompting a major police investigation.
The fatal incident occurred on the clockwise carriageway between junctions 10 and 11 near Trafford, bringing Saturday afternoon traffic to a standstill as emergency services rushed to the scene.
Motorway Chaos and Closure
The catastrophic pile-up involved three vehicles and resulted in the motorway being completely closed for several hours while police collision investigators meticulously examined the scene. Diversions were quickly established, but significant delays plagued the area throughout Saturday evening as recovery operations continued.
Emergency services including multiple ambulance crews and fire engines attended the serious incident, working tirelessly at the scene amid the wreckage.
Family's Heartbreaking Tribute
In an emotional tribute released through police, the victim's devastated family described him as "a loving husband, dad and grandad who will be sorely missed by all his family and friends."
The family has requested privacy during this profoundly difficult time as they come to terms with their sudden and tragic loss.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Greater Manchester Police have launched a witness appeal, urging anyone who may have seen the collision or captured dashcam footage to come forward immediately.
Sergeant John Brennan of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit stated: "This is a tragic incident in which a man has lost his life, and our thoughts are with his family at this devastating time."
"We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the incident, to contact us as soon as possible."
Police are particularly interested in speaking with anyone travelling on that section of the M60 between 2:30pm and 3:00pm on Saturday who may have witnessed the events leading up to the collision.
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the fatal crash remains ongoing, with specialist officers working to piece together the sequence of events that led to this tragedy.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police quoting log number 1890 of 22/03/2025, or alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously.
