A 19 year old passenger in a car has been killed in a serious accident had this morning shut both carriageways of the M62 between Junction 21 at Milnrow and J22 at Denshaw
The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital and the remaining passenger suffered no injuries.
Initial enquiries suggest that a grey Vauxhall Astra was driving westbound on the M62 near to junction 21 in Milnrow when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with the central barriers.
Subsequently, the car then crossed over onto the eastbound carriageway and overturned.
The 19-year-old driver was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody for further questioning.
The North West Motorway Police said in a tweet that both east and west bound will be remaining on for the foreseeable future due to a serious Police incident, find an alternative route if possible.
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