A man has died after being hit by a car while walking along the fast lane of the M61. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the fatal crash on Wednesday night.
The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was hit by a Mercedes A180 on the northbound carriageway close to Rivington services near Bolton at a 7.35pm.
Police say the Mercedes driver, who is being treated as a witness, suffered facial injuries. READ MORE: Shock as man dies after 'entering the water' at Salford Quays The motorway was closed for six hours following the crash.
Sgt Marc Glass, of Lanc Police's serious collisions investigation unit, said: "This incident has resulted in a man sadly losing his life and my thoughts are with his loved ones at this
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