Police say multiple drivers 'hindered their response' by driving on the hard shoulder while the motorway was shut
Police have arrested a driver and warned that numerous others face consequences after a serious crash on the M66 .
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries that are believed not to be life-threatening, according to Greater Manchester Police. In an update issued on social media this afternoon, GMP said a driver was arrested following the crash. Those who did can now expect to face police action. A spokesperson for GMP Traffic wrote on X: "Thank you to drivers for their patience this morning."A number of drivers who hindered our response using the hard shoulder. They will receive a letter in the post."
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