Man who died on M65 in Lancashire is suspect in Bury murder
Barbara Nomakhosi, 35, was found dead at an address on Friday night.
Last updated 9th Sep 2024
A man who died after being hit by a lorry on the M65 in Lancashire is suspected of killing his partner in Bury just hours earlier.
Barbara Nomakhosi was found at an address on Walnut Avenue on Friday night. She had sustained serious injuries.
Hours later, Lancashire Police responded to reports that a man in his 40s had been hit by a lorry and multiple other vehicles on the M65, near Blackburn. The incident caused the closure of the carriageway for nearly 24 hours.
In a statement issued via GMP, a spokesperson for Ms Nomakhosi's family said she was "caring" and "hard-working".
"She was so thoughtful and always checking up on her family and friends," they added.
"Barbara loved her family and enjoyed working as a carer.
"We loved Barbara so much and life will not be the same without her."
Specialist officers are supporting the family as inquiries continue into the circumstances of her death, police said.
The force said on Saturday that a murder investigation had been launched into Ms Nomakhosi's death, that no other suspects are being sought in connection with her death and there is no wider risk to the public.
Both incidents are still subject to extensive inquiries, with both GMP and Lancashire officers working on the investigation.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Davis, of GMP's major incident team, said: "We are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with this tragic incident and I want to reassure residents that there is no wider threat to the community.
"We will continue to support Barbara's family and will be doing everything we can to help them through this process."