A man has died after a crash on the M62 in Merseyside. The crash happened between junction seven and six in Rainhill just before midnight last night (Thursday).
Emergency services rushed to the scene and shut off the motorway. The 28-year-old sadly died on the scene. His family has been informed, police said. Join our WhatsAp p Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link. The westbound side of the motorway remains closed this morning as accident investigation work is carried out on the scene.
Drivers are being urged to take a different route. Merseyside Police are now urging any witnesses to come forward, or anyone who has dash cam footage.
Detective Sergeant Andy Roper from the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "Our thoughts are with this man’s family at this devastating time and they are being supported by our specially trained Family Liaison Officers.
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