A tragic incident occurred at a Moto service station, leading to the unfortunate death of a man due to a medical emergency. This incident resulted in the temporary closure of the station and caused traffic congestion earlier today.
Emergency services swiftly responded to Birch services located on the M62 eastbound near Heywood, Greater Manchester, at 10:05 am. The Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a 50-year-old man had experienced a suspected heart attack in his vehicle and unfortunately passed away at the scene.
According to reports from The Manchester Evening News, the man’s family has been informed of his demise and is receiving support from specialized officers. The Moto service station was temporarily inaccessible from the M62 eastbound this morning while emergency services attended to the situation.
The slip road was reopened around midday today, and Moto is being contacted for an official statement. Earlier disruptions on the M62 due to severe weather conditions caused delays for motorists following Met Office warnings of strong winds and heavy rainfall.
The adverse weather conditions necessitated the closure of a lane near Huddersfield, leading to traffic congestion on the westbound section of the motorway. The incident was classified as “severe” by Traffic England, urging caution on slippery roads and affecting other motorways like the M56, M6, and M61.
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for the Midlands and northern England, advising individuals to check road conditions before traveling. The agency emphasized the importance of adjusting travel plans based on weather conditions to minimize delays.
Although weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds expired early this morning, navigating certain areas remained challenging due to earlier disruptions.