
The Motorway is a news/current affairs series airing on UK television.
The programme is a short episode that centres on a road‑safety incident in Rochdale. It follows a group of young “boy racers” who lose control of their vehicle, bringing the drama of a crash to a local thoroughfare. The focus is on the immediate aftermath and the practical response required to keep traffic moving. When the crash occurs, two patrollers – Gavin and Ryan – arrive on the scene to deal with the wreckage. Their job is to pull the damaged car off the road, but the vehicle has already lost most of its wheels. With only two wheels still attached, the task quickly proves to be a tricky tow, demanding careful manoeuvring and a lot of effort from the pair. The limited wheel contact makes the car unstable, turning a routine removal into a delicate operation. Gavin and Ryan have to coordinate their movements to prevent the wreck from rolling or sliding further into the traffic lane. Their attempts highlight the challenges faced by road‑patrol crews when a vehicle is severely compromised. Despite the difficulty, the two patrollers persist, working to clear the obstruction and restore safety to the roadway. Their determination underscores the practical realities of handling a partially collapsed vehicle on a busy street in Rochdale.
Patrollers Sharon and Victoria are called to assist a distressed family whose car has broken down on the M60 motorway. The family, visibly terrified, are stranded in the middle of traffic with a baby on board, heightening the urgency of the situation. Sharon and Victoria arrive promptly, providing reassurance and practical help to get the family safely off the road. Their quick response aims to calm the parents and ensure the infant’s safety while arranging for the vehicle to be moved. They also check the infant’s wellbeing, reassure the parents that assistance is arriving, and organise the removal of the stranded vehicle.
Patrollers Sharon and Victoria are called to assist a distressed family whose car has broken down on the M60 motorway. The family, visibly terrified, are stranded in the middle of traffic with a baby on board, heightening the urgency of the situation. Sharon and Victoria arrive promptly, providing reassurance and practical help to get the family safely off the road. Their quick response aims to calm the parents and ensure the infant’s safety while arranging for the vehicle to be moved. They also check the infant’s wellbeing, reassure the parents that assistance is arriving, and organise the removal of the stranded vehicle.
A massive pile‑up involving several cars has brought traffic to a standstill on the M60. The road‑patrol team, made up of Sharon and Tony, are tasked with clearing the wreckage and getting traffic moving again. The tangled debris stretches across the carriageway, forcing other vehicles to queue for miles while the pair coordinate the removal of damaged cars and direct traffic away from the danger zone. As they begin the clean‑up, one of the motorists involved tells them he’s just seen another crash nearby, meaning they’ve now got to juggle the current mess and the possibility of a fresh incident.
A massive pile‑up involving several cars has brought traffic to a standstill on the M60. The road‑patrol team, made up of Sharon and Tony, are tasked with clearing the wreckage and getting traffic moving again. The tangled debris stretches across the carriageway, forcing other vehicles to queue for miles while the pair coordinate the removal of damaged cars and direct traffic away from the danger zone. As they begin the clean‑up, one of the motorists involved tells them he’s just seen another crash nearby, meaning they’ve now got to juggle the current mess and the possibility of a fresh incident.
A four‑car collision on the M62 forced the motorway to come to a standstill, halting traffic in both directions. The pile‑up involved four vehicles and blocked the carriageway, leaving drivers unable to progress until the scene could be cleared. Emergency services arrived to attend to the wreckage and clear the lane, and motorists were diverted onto alternate routes. Further north on the M60 near Manchester, a motorist was left stunned when a wheel detached from her car, causing her to become stranded on the road. The sudden loss of the tyre left her vehicle immobile, and she was forced to await assistance. Rescue teams later arrived to assist the driver, and the road was reopened after the wheel was recovered.
A four‑car collision on the M62 forced the motorway to come to a standstill, halting traffic in both directions. The pile‑up involved four vehicles and blocked the carriageway, leaving drivers unable to progress until the scene could be cleared. Emergency services arrived to attend to the wreckage and clear the lane, and motorists were diverted onto alternate routes. Further north on the M60 near Manchester, a motorist was left stunned when a wheel detached from her car, causing her to become stranded on the road. The sudden loss of the tyre left her vehicle immobile, and she was forced to await assistance. Rescue teams later arrived to assist the driver, and the road was reopened after the wheel was recovered.
A severe bout of snow and strong winds swept across the West Midlands, turning the M6 into a hazardous stretch for the night‑shift highway patrols. The blizzard‑like conditions forced the patrollers to contend with near‑zero visibility, icy surfaces and relentless gusts, making routine monitoring a perilous task. The extreme snow and wind not only disrupted normal traffic flow but also put the patrollers' safety at risk. Amid the turmoil, a pick‑up truck lost traction and rolled onto its roof, ending up completely upside down on the carriageway. The overturned vehicle highlighted the extreme danger posed by the weather, underscoring the challenges faced by the patrollers trying to keep the motorway clear.
A severe bout of snow and strong winds swept across the West Midlands, turning the M6 into a hazardous stretch for the night‑shift highway patrols. The blizzard‑like conditions forced the patrollers to contend with near‑zero visibility, icy surfaces and relentless gusts, making routine monitoring a perilous task. The extreme snow and wind not only disrupted normal traffic flow but also put the patrollers' safety at risk. Amid the turmoil, a pick‑up truck lost traction and rolled onto its roof, ending up completely upside down on the carriageway. The overturned vehicle highlighted the extreme danger posed by the weather, underscoring the challenges faced by the patrollers trying to keep the motorway clear.