A tragic accident on a busy motorway claimed the life of a woman who was driving in the wrong direction. The incident occurred on the M62 in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, late Saturday night. The collision involved a grey Nissan Juke and a grey BMW X5 between Junction 21 and 22 on the eastbound side of the motorway. The woman, aged in her 50s, was fatally injured in the crash.

According to Greater Manchester Police, the Nissan driver was traveling in the opposite direction when the collision occurred. The driver and passengers of the BMW sustained minor injuries, while the woman suffered severe harm. No arrests have been made, but an investigation is underway.

The Serious Collision Investigation Unit of the Greater Manchester Police is seeking assistance from the public. They are urging anyone who witnessed the accident or possesses dashcam or CCTV footage from the area before the incident to come forward.

Individuals with relevant information can reach the police at 0161 856 4741, quoting log 4349 of 11/07/2026. Alternatively, details can be shared through the report tool or LiveChat function on the GMP website. Anonymous tips can also be provided to the charity Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.