M66 near Bury re-opens after crash leaves man with life-threatening injuries

A section of the M66 near Bury was closed for over 14 hours after what's been described as a "serious" crash which has left a man with life-threatening injuries.

The crash between two cars happened on the northbound carriageway near the Pilsworth turn off at 7:15pm on Monday 16 January.

Four fire engine were called to the scene, along with police and ambulance crews.

A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "This evening on the M66 in Bury a serious road traffic collision between two cars has injured three people, one critically."

Greater Manchester Police say the driver of the second vehicle remained at the scene and helped officers with their investigation.

The motorway between junctions M60/M62 and J3 (Hollins, Bury) re-opened at 9:15am on Tuesday 17 January after being closed for more than 14 hours, but motorists were still facing delays.

PC Karl Horner from GMPs Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "Officers and emergency services worked tirelessly to try and clear the scene and create a safe route for passengers.

"We are aware that the incident caused significant delays and I would like to thank the public for their patience.

"We would also like to appeal to any witnesses of this accident, or anyone who has dash-cam footage and was driving on the M66 northbound minutes before the incident, to come forward.

"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

"If you can help, then please contact our Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident 2976 of 16/01/2023.

"Information can also be reported online at www.gmp.police.uk."

The motorway between junctions M60/M62 and J3 (Hollins, Bury) re-opened at 9:15am on Tuesday 17 January after being closed for more than 14 hours, but motorists were still facing delays.