RyanAir Captain and Senior First Officer killed in M62 crash near Warrington

The men died at the scene of the crash on the M62.

Two men who were killed in a motorway crash were RyanAir pilots travelling by taxi to Liverpool airport.

Matt Greenhalgh, 28, and Jamie Fernandes, 24, who were Captain and Senior First Officer, were involved a collision involving a car and two lorries on the M62 near Warrington.

The incident occurred on the morning of 11 July, just after 5:30am, on the westbound carriageway between junction seven and eight.

Both of the pilots, who were travelling to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, died at the scene.

The families are being supported by specialist officers, Cheshire Police say.

Marple Rugby Club, where Mr Greenhalg had played alongside his dad, posted a tribute to their former player.

It said: "All at Marple are saddened to hear of the untimely passing of former player Matt Greenhalgh.

"Matt played for us as a mini and junior, as part of a successful colts team and as a senior player, often alongside his very proud dad John.

"Despite not playing regularly for a few years, Matt's team mates from his colt days always talked fondly of him and a player and as a bloke.

"Our thoughts and condolences go to John, the rest of Matt's family, friends and all who knew him."

The driver of the taxi remains in hospital with serious injuries.

A 61-year-old man, a driver of one of the two lorries, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.