Lane closed on M606 after crash near Chain Bar roundabout

The collision has happened on the M606 southbound carriageway, at junction 1 (M62, junction 26 and Chain Bar).

It was first reported at 4.51pm, according to the AA.

One lane has been closed on the exit ramp of the motorway which is leading to a build-up of congestion.

Highways England is reporting that traffic is down to an average speed of 11 miles per hour at junction 3 on the M606 southbound carriageway, and 18 mph at junction 2.