Greater Manchester Police confirm death of motorcyclist following M60 collision
Greater Manchester Police has confirmed the death of a motorcyclist following a collision on the M60 near Sale.
Emergency Services were called to a stretch of the motorway between junction 18 and junction 19 on Friday evening.
The force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit has since opened an investigation into the incident.
A statement from Greater Manchester Police said: “Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses following a collision on the M60 in which a motorcyclist died.
“At around 8:15pm yesterday (1/8/25) we were called to reports of a single-vehicle RTC involving a motorcycle travelling clockwise on the M60 between junctions 18 and 19.
“Despite best efforts of the emergency services, a male in his 50s sadly died at the scene of the collision.
“No other vehicles were involved and we are now appealing for more information to understand the circumstances that led up to the collision.
“We are particularly interested in anybody who may have dash-cam footage of the incident.
“Anyone with information or footage should contact us on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 3180-010825.”
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“Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
The stretch of road closed just after 9pm on Friday, August 1 and reopened after 8:30am on Saturday morning.