TWO MEN died and one person was arrested after a crash involving two lorries and a car on the M62 in Cheshire.

Police were called to the incident westbound between junction 8 and junction 7 at 5.31am on Thursday (July 11).

Sadly, two men from the car died at the scene. Next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, Cheshire Police said.

The driver of the car was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Pplice said the driver of one of the two lorries has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The carriageway was closed between junction 9 and junction 7 while emergency services worked at the scene but has since reopened.

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire police on 101 or via www.cheshire.police.uk//tell-us quoting IML 1867786.