M62 was closed after man suffered medical episode and died

Emergency services were called to the M62 Westbound near Junction 22, Saddleworth, yesterday at 1.48pm to a report of a motorist having suffered a medical episode.

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The road was closed off for a short time, but reopened shortly after the male was  pronounced dead at 2.27pm. 

There were no suspicious circumstances and a report has been submitted to the coroners' office.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "At about 1.48pm on Sunday emergency services were called to a report of a motorist having suffered a medical episode on the M62 Westbound near Junction 22 (Saddleworth).

"Emergency Services attended, including the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) and a full road closure was in place for a short time to facilitate HEMS landing and treatment.

"Unfortunately, the male was pronounced to have died at 2.27pm and the road was reopened shortly afterwards.

"There were no suspicious circumstances and a report has been submitted to the coroners' office."