M62 re-opens between Eccles and Birchwood following huge delays after man killed by a car

The M62 has now re-opened after a man was struck by a car in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 19 September.

The man died in the incident that then closed a stretch of the M62 near Manchester.

Greater Manchester Police say emergency services were called around 12.15am on Tuesday, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 25-year-old man, who had remained at the scene, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been taken into custody for further questioning.

The stretch of the M62 between Eccles and Birchwood, west of Manchester, was closed in both directions as the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit examine the scene.

The closure caused traffic chaos through the morning rush hour, congestion backed up for miles and added hours to commuters journeys.

Surrounding routes on the M56 and East Lancashire Road were also effected as well as local bus routes.

The stretch of motorway was closed for more than 15 hours, opening at about 4:30pm on Tuesday.

National Highways thanked motorists for their patience throughout the day.