A Bolton man died after being hit by three vehicles while walking down the M61.
The pedestrian, said to be in his 40s, was hit at around 11pm last night on the northbound carriageway, just before junction 6 near Horwich.
Officers found his body trapped under a vehicle and is believed to have suffered multiple injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
It is believed the man had been struck by three vehicles, including a Toyota Yaris and a Vauxhall Astra.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service confirmed to MM that they were called at the scene at 11.17pm.
Northwest Motorway Police shut the M61 between junctions 5 and 6 at Westhoughton at around 11.30pm.
M61 N/B J6 police incident. The M61 is about to be closed @ J5 N/B Westhoughton. All traffic will have to exit on the M61 N/B @ J5.
— NW Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) September 2, 2014
M61 N/B J6 police incident. The M61 is now closed @ J5 N/B Westhoughton. This closure will remain in place for some hours.
— NW Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) September 2, 2014
M61 N/B J5 closed for a police incident. All traffic exiting at J5 Westhoughton. Access can still be gained N/B @ J6 Horwich. S/B fully open
— NW Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) September 2, 2014
Police are now appealing for witnesses to the collision.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4745.
Image courtesy of Andy Farrington, with thanks.
