A serious crash on the M62 near Rochdale involved a black Nissan Micra and a blue BMW, resulting in a woman in her 20s being hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident occurred on the westbound carriageway between junctions 22 and 21, leading to a six-hour motorway closure. A female passenger sustained minor injuries, while the BMW driver was unharmed. Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage.