A motorcyclist in his 30s has died following a collision involving several vehicles on the A6 Buxton Road in Hazel Grove, Greater Manchester. The incident happened at approximately 3:30pm on Friday 20 March 2026, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for any witnesses or people with dashcam footage to get in touch. Anyone who was in the area at the time is asked to contact the police on 0161 856 474 using incident number 2139-20/03/2026 to help them understand what happened in the moments leading up to the crash.
The victim’s family is currently being supported by specialist officers, while no other injuries were reported from the other people involved in the collision. No arrests have been made so far, and those involved are helping the police with their ongoing enquiries.
Following the collision, a long stretch of the A6 was closed for several hours between the A555 junction and Windlehurst Road, High Lane to allow for investigation work. This road is a major route for the Hazel Grove community, where residents have previously shared concerns about the high volume of traffic and road safety.
This is at least the second fatal crash involving a motorcycle in the local area recorded by police since 2017. Local authorities have previously looked into road safety measures and traffic patterns along this section of the road network to address resident worries about vehicle movements.
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