Lamborghini driver who tried to blame friend killed in 143mph crash jailed for 10 years Mohammed Shaan Hussain, 20, died after Humaira Batool hit barrier while speeding on M62 The Independent UK · Nov 3
Off-Duty Trainee Cop 'Bundled Woman Into Car, Raped Her Then Drove at 120mph' A Greater Manchester Police trainee, Mohammad Hassan, has been charged after a woman was allegedly kidnapped and raped before a 125mph M62 pursuit International Business Times UK · Aug 11
Traffic hits M60 and M62 after fuel spill Delays remain for commuters on both motorways following a fuel spill The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Major M62 traffic delays after multi-vehicle crash before bank holiday rush hour The M62 has been shut westbound between junction 19 and junction 18 The Independent UK · May 2, 2025
Heavy M62 traffic delays after man dies in motorway crash A 24-year-old man has died after a car crashed into a bridge on M62, Greater Manchester Police say The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025
Yorkshire: Man dies in car crash after driving the wrong way down the M62 Accident happened in the early hours of Saturday on M62 Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2024
Driver dies in collision after driving wrong way on M62 motorway West Yorkshire police appeal for witnesses after Vauxhall Corsa involved in fatal crash in early hours of Saturday The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2024
Father jailed for 10 years for manslaughter of son hit by car while crossing M62 Callum Rycroft, 12, was hit by a car as he attempted to run across the M62 with his father Matthew in August. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Drunk father jailed for manslaughter of disabled son in motorway crash Callum Rycroft , 12, had no speed awareness due to his disability and ‘should have been under the protection of his father’ The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Motorway services near Bradford voted worst in Britain ... again Welcome Break’s Hartshead Moor on the eastbound M62 comes last out of 120 rest stops for second year running The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
M62 closed in both directions after pedestrian killed Motorway shut between Birchwood and Eccles as man, 25, arrested over fatal collision shortly after midnight The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023
Father of 12-year-old boy killed by car on M62 pleads guilty to manslaughter Matthew Rycroft had been drinking all day before crashing car and trying to cross motorway with autistic son, Callum The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Matthew Rycroft: Drink-driving dad admits manslaughter of disabled son, 12, hit by car as he crossed M62 - OLD Matthew Rycroft was driving drunk on the motorway before crashing his car on a slip road with his son Callum Rycroft, 12, in the vehicle. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
Drunk father admits manslaughter of disabled son after motorway crash Callum Rycroft had been walking along the M62 when he was hit by a Toyota C-HR in bizarre tragedy The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Father admits manslaughter of son who was hit by car while trying to cross M62 - OLD Matthew Rycroft was driving drunk on the motorway before crashing his car on a slip road with his son Callum Rycroft, 12, in the vehicle.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023 Man charged after 12-year-old boy dies in collision on M62 Matthew Rycroft will appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court charged with causing the death of Callum Rycroft
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023 Police charge man after 12-year-old boy killed while crossing M62 Matthew Rycroft will appear before Leeds Magistrates’ Court charged with causing the death of Callum Rycroft
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023 Man charged after Callum Rycroft, 12, killed while crossing M62 Police have charged Matthew Rycroft, 36, with causing or allowing the death of a child in a collision with a car on Saturday
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Boy, 12, killed in hit-and-run crash on M62 in West Yorkshire - old The boy was trying to make his way from the central reservation to the hard shoulder when he was hit by the vehicle, police said.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Boy, 12, killed on M62 in hit-and-run ‘as he made way from central reservation to hard shoulder’ Child struck by a vehicle on eastbound carriageway of M62 near Cleckheaton – a 36 year-old man has been arrested
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Serious collision closes M62 motorway in West Yorkshire West Yorkshire Police said the closure is expected to be in place for some time and motorists are urged to seek alternative routes.
Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023 'We live between one of UK's busiest motorways - it's bleak and noisy but we're happy' Infamous Stott Hall Farm is located directly between junctions 22 and 23 on the M62, on a rather peculiar patch of land. But what is life really like for the family there?
Manchester Evening News · Jun 28, 2023 New M62 services update as controversial changes are agreed The construction of the motorway service area, which includes a hotel, will be situated near junction 11
Liverpool Echo · Jun 23, 2023 Driver killed 'kind' Co-op worker when car skidded in 80mph M62 crash Peter Maddrell had been driving on the M62 when he hit a puddle and lost control of his car
Manchester Evening News · Jun 12, 2023 Police issue warning after kids spotted walking along the M62 "We cannot stress the importance of staying off the motorway network."