M60 crash UPDATES: Motorway closed as thousands of Oasis fans head to Heaton Park
A major motorway has been completely closed and all traffic held while an air ambulance lands at the scene of a 'serious collision' as tens of thousands of Oasis fans head to Heaton Park. The M60 has been closed between Bredbury and Denton due to a 'serious collision' which happened at around 2.30pm this afternoon. It comes as around 70,000 Oasis fans are set to make their way to Heaton Park for the second of the band's five homecoming gigs on their highly anticipated reunion tour, putting huge pressure on traffic in the area.
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17:57Elizabeta RanxburgajM60 remains closed
The anti-clockwise carriageway from J27 (Stockport) to J24 (Denton) remains shut this evening.
Traffic from the road collision and closure has backed up to J4. National Highways, on X, said: "Investigations and clear up works remain ongoing at scene."
17:43Elizabeta Ranxburgaj'What is going on', one person moans
A furious local hit out at the driving conditions on the M60 today. Replying to a tweet from National Highways about the anti-clockwise closure, one person wrote: "What is going on with driving on M60 at moment!"
What is going on with driving on M60 at moment!
-- John Butterworth (@buttsy1972) July 12, 2025[1]17:27Elizabeta RanxburgajTransport alternatives to Heaton Park
Oasis fans getting to Heaton Park this evening have several alternative ways of getting to the gig instead of driving.
A shuttle bus is running from Manchester, on Lever Street, and costs GBP10. Oasis fans can also take a train from Victoria Station towards Bury that will go directly to Heaton Park. This service will run every six minutes but people have been warned that queues are expected.
Gigsters can also jump on local buses to Heaton Park, but several routes have been diverted.
17:11Elizabeta RanxburgajPictured: Empty section of the motorway
A section of the M60, anti-clockwise, was shut this afternoon following a 'serious collision'. Footage has shown a vehicle at a standstill on the major motorway this afternoon.
A section of the M60 has been closed anti-clockwise17:03Elizabeta Ranxburgaj
Diversion route for drivers heading on the M60
Motorists can follow this path to avoid the M60 crash site.
- Leave the M60 anti-clockwise at J27 and take the first exit onto the A626.
- At the A626/B6167 roundabout, take the fourth exit onto the B6167.
- At the B6167/A57 junction, turn right onto the A57.
- Continue to re-join the M60 at J24.
Drivers facing delays of 30 minutes
This M60 closure has caused havoc for some of the 70,000 people descending to Heaton Park for thr second night of Oasis in Manchester. Traffic England is now reporting motorists could face delays of 30 minutes.
16:57Elizabeta RanxburgajM60 closure extended
A section of the M60 that has been shut following a 'serious collision' has been extended.
The road between j25 to J24 was previously shut but this has been extended to J1 to J24. Manchester's Bee Network on X said: "Please plan ahead and leave plenty of time for your journey, if travelling in the area."
16:54Elizabeta RanxburgajDrivers told to 'use M60 clockwise'
Manchester's Bee Network has advised drivers heading to the Oasis gig to use the motorway in one direction, in a X post. The transport netwrok said: "Due to a serious collision at M60 J25, the M60 is closed anti-clockwise between J1 and J24.
"To avoid long delays, use M60 clockwise from J5 - J17, if joining from M56."
16:47Fiona LeishmanM60 closed as air ambulance lands
The M60 was closed following a crash to allow an air ambulance to land at the scene.
The motorway was closed anti-clockwise between Bredbury and Denton following what National Highways are caling a 'serious collision'.
They advised that traffic had also been temporarily stopped clockwise for an air ambulance to land at the scene but has been released as the air ambulance left.
References
- ^ July 12, 2025 (twitter.com)