Ryanair pilots die in horror M62 taxi crash
Tragic crash claims two young pilots’ lives
Captain Matt Greenhalgh, 28, and Senior First Officer Jamie Fernandes, 24, have been identified as the two Ryanair crew killed in a deadly M62 collision. The pair were headed to Liverpool Airport when their taxi smashed into two lorries at around 5:30 AM on Thursday, between Junctions 7 and 8.
Tributes pour in for the fallen airmen
Greenhalgh, from Stockport, was a married man and an active rugby player for Marple Rugby Club, which paid tribute following the tragedy. Fernandes joined Ryanair in 2022 and held a degree in air transport management from Buckinghamshire New University.
Investigation underway and funds raised for families
- A 61-year-old lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving.
- Support officers are helping the pilots’ grieving families cope with the heartbreaking loss.
- Thousands of pounds have already been raised on GoFundMe to support their loved ones.
