The M62 remains closed at the scene where a driver tragically died after a lorry burst into flames. Emergency services raced to the scene of a crash between two HGVs on the eastbound carriageway, near junction 10 just after 4.35am this morning (January 31).
One of the lorries then burst into flames, with one of the drivers passing away at the scene. The second driver escaped uninjured and is assisting police.
Throughout Tuesday, investigations into the serious collision were carried out as the typically busy motorway remained closed into the evening. The fire caused 'significant damage' to the carriageway, requiring an immediate repair and an 'extensive' recovery operation to dispose of hazardous material.
