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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Damon Wilkinson

BREAKING: Young man dead after car hits lorry on M56

A 26-year-old-man has died after crashing into a lorry parked on the hard shoulder on the M56.

Emergency services were called to the smash near junction 3 for Gatley, Stockport at about 9.45pm on Saturday.

A blue Renault Clio had hit a stationary highway maintenance lorry on the hard shoulder of the eastbound carriageway.

The 26-year-old Clio driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 57-year-old man and 35-year-old man were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Both men have since been discharged.  

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

Det Con Emma Kennedy, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This is a devastating incident and our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this very difficult time.

"Our officers are working hard to find out exactly what happened in the lead up to this collision and we are appealing for anyone who may have information to come forward and speak to us.

"This is a busy motorway and we believe that there are a number of witnesses who may have dash cam footage or information that can assist us with our enquiries."

Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collison Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2801 of 24/10/2020 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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