Man dies in M65 crash

A man has died and another has been injured in a collision on the M65 motorway this morning (Friday 11th March).

Police were called to the westbound carriageway of the M65, just before 5.30am, following a collision involving a black Hyundai i10, a white Fiat Ducato van and a blue Ford Fiesta.

Police believe the Hyundai stopped in lane one and the driver got out, before both the vehicle and driver were struck by the Fiat van. A blue Ford then collided with the Hyundai.

The Hyundai driver, a 67-year-old man from Bury, died at the scene. His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

The Fiat driver, a 30-year-old man from Darwen and the Ford driver, a 77-year-old man, also from Darwen, were treated for minor injuries.

Police and Highways Agency personnel were at the scene for several hours. The road has now reopened.

Sgt Marc Glass of Lancashire’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said; “An investigation is underway to establish what happened and my thoughts are with all those involved in this tragic incident.

“I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the stranded Hyundai to get in touch."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log reference 0164 of March 11th.