M62: Motorcyclist dies after crash with car on motorway
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Merseyside Police said the crash happened on the M62 westbound near junction 7
A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a car on the M62 motorway.
Merseyside Police said the 23-year-old man was riding a red Suzuki when he was involved in the collision with a black Audi between junctions 6 and 7 at about 00:20 BST on Sunday.
He was taken to hospital but pronounced dead a short time later.
The driver of the car, a 36-year-old man, was also taken to hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable.
The motorway has reopened between junctions 6 and 7 westbound after it was closed for investigations.
Police are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact them.
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