BREATHTAKING FOOTAGE shows the moment a driver of a super car loses control in heavy rain on a busy motorway in Greater Manchester.
The single vehicle collision happened on Saturday August 22, between junctions 3 and 2 of the M66 near Bury at 1.45pm.
As the dash cam clip begins a grey Ferrari 360 overtakes in lane three, possibly going to fast for the extensive surface water and poor visibility.
The car briefly disappears into the distance and reappears moments later. The wheels are aquaplaning on the road causing the vehicle to spin and it hits the central reservation.
There is extensive damage to the front of the sports car, including a missing wing and bumper leaving visible wiring – debris is strewn over the road.
Emma Ray from Rochdale was driving the camera car with family including her one-year-old son.
Speaking today she said: “As the car drove past I was like, Oh my God, look at that Ferrari it’s well nice, and then next minute it was wrecked after it crashed.”
Highways England confirmed they attended the incident.
A spokesman said: “Traffic officers from our Milnrow depot attended the N/B M66 between junctions 3 and 2 on Saturday afternoon.
“A single vehicle collided with the central reservation and came to a stop blocking lane three.
“We set signs and signals, officers performed a rolling road block to bring traffic to a temporary halt, and the car was moved to the hard shoulder.
“The driver was uninjured and arranged their own recovery of the vehicle.”
Edmund King, AA president, said “Even on dual carriageways and motorways it is likely drivers will come across standing water after heavy rain.
“It is always worth slowing down and keeping extra distance from the car ahead in these conditions so it is possible to safely avoid standing water without swerving or braking.
“In many ways this driver had a lucky escape.”
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment.
Ferrari 360s were built between 1999 and 2005 when it was then replaced by the Ferrari F340.
Despite being over 15 years old, the super car would still cost a prospective buyer in excess of £50,000.
