Tributes have been paid to Mohammed Amin, a motorist who died after a crash occurred in the M60.
The accident occurred when three cars collided into each other between junctions 18 and 19 at Simister Island and Middleton Road.
Police officers from Greater Manchester were called to the scene of the crash, and the 49-year-old man Mohammed Amin from Bolton was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mr Amin lived in Bolton his whole life and was known as a family man, who was married.
Imteyaz Ali, from Bolton Council of Mosques, said: “We are in communication with the family. It is unclear as to the cause of the accident, which is being investigated by police.
“The family are devastated at the loss of their loved one and are requesting privacy at this time.”
“The loss of anyone is difficult to comprehend, but a sudden loss is always more difficult.”
“Our prayers and thoughts are with his family, and our burial team at Bolton Council of Mosques will assist with full burial once the body is released.”
“We also have a counselling service at the mosque, and we will support the family in any way we can.”
Following the incident, two other men had been taken to a hospital, with serious injuries. One man had a critical head injury.
A North West Ambulance Service spokesman stated that a man in his 50s was taken to the Manchester Royal Infirmary and the second person was taken to the Salford Royal.
It was believed that Mr Amin had been driving a black Audi A3 which travelled in the middle lane before it collided with the central reservation.
Another car drove past a while later, pulling up in the hard shoulder and surveying the scene, before driving off.
Later, the Audi was involved in a second collision with a VW Caddy Van and a Ford Focus. Police are urging the driver, that drove past the incident to come forward and assist enquires.
The anti-clockwise carriageway between the junctions has now reopened after it closed, to allow for clean-up operations.
“Between these two incidents taking place minutes apart, an unknown car stopped on the hard shoulder to observe what had occurred before leaving the scene a short time later. I would like to urge this person to please come forward and contact us and assist with our enquiries. ”
Senior Investigating Officer, PC Paul Joynson of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I want to make it clear that this person is not in trouble, but they may hold key information that may assist the investigation.”
Sergeant Danny Byrne, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, added: “First and foremost I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family of the man who tragically died.”
“This is a devastating time for them, and we are working to provide them with support from specially trained officers.”
“I would also ask that anybody with information about the collision contacts the SCIU.”
