A 45-year-old man has died after being hit by a car on the M60. Police said the man was spotted walking along the clockwise carriageway near junction five for Princess Parkway before he was struck by a Mini Cooper.
He was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported, police said, and no arrests have been made. READ MORE: LIVE: Police and divers at River Irwell in Manchester city centre - latest updates An investigation is ongoing.
A stretch of the M60 was closed off for several hours after the incident last night. Traffic was brought to a standstill as emergency services responded to the incident and drivers were told to avoid the area.
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