Driver left with life-changing injuries after being hit by lorry on M60 near Worsley

There are around five miles of queues after the M60 was closed between junctions 13 and 15. Credit: National Highways

A man has been left with life-changing injuries after he was hit by a lorry on the M60.

The motorway had been closed clockwise between J13 and J15, near Worsley, following the incident at 6.20am.

The 57-year-old man is understood to have got out of his car on the side of the motorway in the moments before the collision.

He was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries and is in a serious condition as he continues to receive treatment.

The driver of the lorry remained at the scene and is assisting Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

The carriageway has now reopened after the HGV was recovered.

Greater Manchester Police said: "We’re investigating a serious collision on the M60 earlier today that has left a man with life-changing injuries and caused significant travel disruption this morning.

"Our enquiries are ongoing and we appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dash-cam footage from around the area at the time, to get in touch with us on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 491 of 01/09/2022."

Details can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.