POLICE are appealing for information after a man died in a collision on the M66 near Bury.

The road was closed for hours following the crash, which is thought to have happened around 8.15pm yesterday (Friday).

Officers were called to reports that a vehicle had hit a pedestrian on the northbound carriageway near Bury.

When police arrived they found that the impact had forced the pedestrian on to the southbound carriageway where he was involved in collisions with further vehicles.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident happened on the southbound carriageway between Junction Two (Bury) and Junction Three (Pilsworth).

It was initially thought to have been a crash involving multiple cars but police later confirmed that the man was actually a pedestrian.

The M66 was only fully reopened at around 4.30am today.

No arrests have been made.

Constable Nicholas Corlett, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is a devastating incident for all involved and our thoughts are with them as our investigation continues.

“Our enquiries are in their early stages but we believe several people witnessed this collision and might have dash cam footage or information that could assist us.

“If this is you or you were on either side of the carriageway at around 8.15, please contact us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting number 2726 of 20/12/19.

Alternatively, the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.