A woman died when she was hit by a lorry after she got out of her car on a motorway.
The 24-year-old had been driving her Ford Fiesta on the M61 early on Monday morning when she hit the central reservation, said police.
The car was stuck, so she got out to inspect the damage, and was hit by the lorry.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are appealing for information about the accident, which happened at about 3.30am on Monday near junction five of the north-bound motorway in Greater Manchester.
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area as the police investigation continues.
PC Paul Hailwood, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "I would like to extend my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of this young woman.
"We currently have specially-trained officers working to provide them with any support they need at this tragic time.
"We are appealing for anybody with information to please come forward and contact police."
They should call the GMP Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4742.
Highways England said the motorway was likely to remain closed for some time, and diversions are in place.
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