Heavy traffic delays are being experienced on the M62 motorway after a fatal crash resulted in the deaths of two men. The incident occurred near Mill House Lane, Croft, prompting authorities to close the entire stretch of the motorway between junctions 10 and 11.
*Crash Details:*
– A multi-vehicle collision involving a grey Mercedes and a silver Skoda Fabia resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man from Wirral.
– Two occupants of the Mercedes fled the scene on foot, while two men, aged 21 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
*Traffic Disruptions:*
– The M62 eastern carriageway in Cheshire has been shut since the crash at 4 am, with National Highways warning that the road is expected to stay closed for “several hours.”
– Drivers are advised to expect significant delays, with queues building up on surrounding roads, including the M60 and M61.
– Diversion routes have been set up, but motorists are cautioned to plan for alternative routes to avoid congestion ¹ ².
*Investigation:*
– Cheshire Police are investigating the collision and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.
– Sergeant Russell Sime urged anyone with information to get in touch, emphasizing the importance of tracing anyone who may have witnessed the collision or seen the Mercedes fleeing the scene ¹.
