Breaking News: M62 Motorway Chaos!
A major traffic incident has unfolded on the M62 this morning, causing widespread disruption.
The crash, which occurred around 7 am, has led to the closure of multiple lanes on the westbound stretch between junctions 12 and 11. Initially, two lanes were shut, but the situation escalated, with police taking the decision to close the entire carriageway at 7:20 am.
Here's where it gets controversial... The closure has had a ripple effect, impacting traffic on the M60 as well. Long queues are forming, and the knock-on effect is being felt across Greater Manchester's motorway network.
At the time of writing, three lanes remain closed on the M62, with heavy traffic and long queues building up to the incident.
And this is the part most people miss... The impact of such incidents extends beyond the immediate area. With the M60 also closed due to a separate crash, the entire region's traffic flow is disrupted.
Join our live blog for the latest updates, and stay tuned for more information as it unfolds.
07:56 Ashlie Blakey:
One lane has reopened, but two lanes are still closed from J12 to J11. Lanes three and four remain shut.
07:47 Ashlie Blakey:
The M62 closure is causing issues on the M60 too. Long queues are forming near the Eccles Interchange.
07:34 Ashlie Blakey:
All three lanes are now closed, with traffic being held. Lanes two, three, and four are affected.
07:22 Key Event:
All traffic on the M62 westbound is now stopped due to the crash.
07:21 Ashlie Blakey:
There's also an issue on the M60 near junction 25. All traffic on the clockwise carriageway has been stopped.
07:19 Ashlie Blakey:
Cameras show heavy traffic and long queues building up to the Eccles Interchange.
07:17 Ashlie Blakey:
Two lanes are closed on the westbound M62, causing significant disruption.
