Woman killed in wrong-way crash on M62
A woman driving a grey Nissan Juke the wrong way on the M62 motorway was killed in a head-on collision with a grey BMW X5, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed on July 12. The crash happened between junctions 21 and 22 near Saddleworth, Oldham, at around 11pm on Saturday, July 11.
The driver of the Nissan, a woman aged in her 50s, suffered serious injuries and died at the scene. She has not yet been formally identified. The driver and passengers of the BMW X5 were treated for minor injuries and did not require hospitalisation. No arrests have been made.
Road closures and police investigation
The collision led to the full closure of the eastbound carriageway between junction 20 (Thornham Interchange) and junction 22 (Denshaw) on Sunday morning. Emergency services attended the scene, and the Nissan was pictured flipped onto its roof. GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading the inquiry.
Police believe the Nissan was travelling in the wrong direction on the eastbound carriageway prior to the collision. They are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area in the moments leading up to the incident.
Appeal for information
Inspector Matt Blackwood of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "This is a tragic incident where a woman has sadly lost her life. We are working to establish the full circumstances and are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or saw the Nissan driving beforehand to come forward."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log 4349 of 11/07/2026. Information can also be shared via GMP's website or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
