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The Latest Breaking News from M62

M621 closure in Leeds: Motorway to shut for 12 nights in August as major roadworks take place

M621 in Leeds is set to be closed overnight later this month for major improvement works

Leeds Live

M62 crash sees eight people rushed to hospital

Paramedics reported one person suffered major trauma injuries

Liverpool Echo

Dad chased his ex and eight-month-old baby down M62 in terrifying 100mph pursuit

It ended when the mother of his child and her boyfriend pulled up at a police station and Daniel Jones got out of his car and screamed "I'm going to kill you"

Manchester Evening News

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Man 'assaulted' at wake, stabbing suspect named and M62 chase

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Liverpool Echo

Dad chased ex partner and baby down M62 at 100mph

Daniel Jones followed the terrified mum while screaming that he was going to kill her new partner

Liverpool Echo

'Amber traffic warning' issued for M6 and M62 over summer holiday getaway congestion

Delays are expected to peak on Friday and Saturday between 11am and 3pm

Manchester Evening News

Man drives wrong way down M62 with four flat tyres

The 27-year-old was jailed after the dangerous car chase

Liverpool Echo

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Picture shows burnt-out lorry that caught fire on M62 sparking HUGE 10-mile queues

There are still delays of around an hour up to the scene of the incident

Manchester Evening News

Tributes paid to former soldier 'who lived life to the fullest' after his tragic death in M62 collision

Michael Holtom was described as a 'wonderful, amazing, loving husband and father to three beautiful children'

Manchester Evening News

M62 crash sees car come off motorway into field

Motorway lanes are closed while recovery work takes place

Liverpool Echo

Uninsured biker who killed friend, 28, while using motorway as 'racetrack' jailed

Cambell Kennedy and his friend Kyle Hempenstall averaged more than 80mph as they rode their Yamaha R1s along the M62 in May 2020. The dad of one died at the scene

Daily Mirror

Mercedes driver killed in M62 crash was 'one of the best'

Close friends paid tribute to the man and sent well wishes to his family

Liverpool Echo

Ford Transit van overturns on M62 causing 'huge delays'

Pictures show the van completely on its side with what appear to be parcels in the back

Liverpool Echo

Biker using M62 as 'private race track' killed friend with dangerous manoeuvre

Cambell Kennedy left Kyle Hempenstall to die from catastrophic injuries

Liverpool Echo

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Manchester Evening News

Speeding motorcyclist who used the M62 as a 'race track' killed friend with dangerous manoeuvre then left him to die

Cambell Kennedy sped between an HGV and a van, and then slammed on the brakes as he beckoned Kyle Hempenstall to follow

Manchester Evening News

Mercedes driver dies after M62 smash

Merseyside Police are appealing for information following the fatal collision in Huyton

Liverpool Echo

Man, in his 30s, dies after crashing Mercedes on M62

A police investigation has been launched after the crash

Liverpool Echo

M62 shut after motorcyclist, 36, dies in crash

A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

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Man, 36, dies and Mercedes van driver arrested after horror M62 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses

Liverpool Echo

Driver to stand trial over death of Co-op worker in M62 crash

Peter Maddrell admitted causing death by careless driving but prosecutors intend to pursue a more serious charge against him

Liverpool Echo

M62 brought to a halt after car fire

The fire service are en-route

Leeds Live

Leeds divided over 'waste of time' M62 petrol protests while others approve

Many people were in support of plans to block the M62 tomorrow morning.

Manchester Evening News

M62 fuel protestors could cause 'significant disruption' as police issue warning

It comes as the cost of fuel continues to rise across the country.

Leeds Live

Moment M62 lorry carrying van span out of control after tyre burst

Channel 5's 'The Motorway' showed the moment the truck lost control after a tyre burst and the road had to be closed

Manchester Evening News

How operation 'Crayfish' to take down Manchester gangs netted top drugs baron

The operation was based in a secret location off the M62 motorway, known to police on the unit as 'Fraggle Rock'

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