Man dies as M60 collision shuts motorway for several hours

Police are investigating the cause of the collision

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 21st Jul 2025

The M60 was closed for several hours on Sunday, following a fatal collision between a man and a vehicle.

Emergency services were called to the collision, which took place near to Junction 19 for Middleton, in the early afternoon.

Oasis fans travelling to their final gig at Heaton Park were among those caught in the disruption.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a man was killed in the incident, but have not released any further details.

The motorway has since reopened.

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