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The Motorway

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The Motorway is a news/current affairs series airing on UK television.

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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.

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📅 Today

19:0550 mins
The MotorwayS3E6Repeat

Following a collision involving a group of boy racers in Rochdale, the wrecked car ends up stranded on the road. Patrollers Gavin and Ryan arrive on the scene and set about removing the damaged vehicle. With just two wheels still attached to the chassis, the job proves to be a real challenge, forcing the pair to improvise as they try to drag the car clear of traffic. Their efforts highlight the difficulty of towing a partially collapsed automobile when only a fraction of its wheels remain functional. They coordinate each tug carefully, aware that the limited wheel contact offers little grip and makes the haul especially demanding.

📅 Tomorrow

18:0550 mins
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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.

19:0550 mins
The MotorwayS3E7Repeat

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.

📅 Wednesday 11 February

18:0550 mins
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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.

19:0550 mins
The MotorwayS3E8Repeat

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.

📅 Thursday 12 February

18:0550 mins
The MotorwayS3E9Repeat

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.

19:0550 mins
The MotorwayS3E9Repeat

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.

📅 Friday 13 February

18:0550 mins
The MotorwayS3E10Repeat

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.

19:0550 mins
The MotorwayS3E10Repeat

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.