M60 traffic updates LIVE: Huge delays on motorway as police and fire crew rush to busy stretch
A major motorway has been plagued with significant delays this evening thanks to a massive emergency presence packing several lanes. Fire engines and ambulances have been deployed to the scene of an undisclosed "incident" on the M60 tonight, with the vehicles stopping traffic along the clockwise carriageway at Junction 22 (Failsworth). This is a live blog.
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20:39Liam DoyleFull list of road works on the M60 this evening
As we wait for an emergency services update, here is a full list of road works this evening that could extend some people's pre-weekend journeys on the M60:
- M60 clockwise within J1
- M60 clockwise within J17
- M60 clockwise between J17 and J18
- M60J24 clockwise exit
- Connector at M60 J24/M67
- M60 anti-clockwise between J27 and J25
- M60 J18 anti-clockwise exit
Incident comes days after J27 smash
Today's incident follows another from a few days ago during which two vehicles crashed, causing massive tailbacks and up to 90 minutes of delays. The earlier crash, which occurred on Wednesday, saw National Highways warn that delays had hit up to 90 minutes following a crash on the clockwise carriageway at Junction 27. The smash also caused delays to the local Bee bus network, affecting the 201, 202, 322, 327, 330 and 383 services.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed there were "minor injuries" reported following the incident.
20:17Liam DoyleEmergency presence not expected to clear for up to 90 minutes
The emergency presence on the M60 this evening is not expected to clear for at least another hour, according to Highways England. The service has provided a 9.45pm to 10pm window for when the traffic will likely clear, and the same window for when "normal conditions" will resume on the motorway.
20:13Liam DoyleIncident first reported after 6pm
According to the AA's own traffic monitoring, the incident was first reported at 6.03pm, meaning traffic has been backing up on the M60 for the last two hours.
20:08Liam DoyleOne lane closed following response
According to traffic data company Inrix, one lane has closed this evening due to a "police incident". The firm, said: "One lane closed due to police incident on M60 clockwise at J22 (Failsworth)."
20:02Liam DoyleMassive emergency response at scene of undisclosed incident
A massive emergency response, including police, paramedics and firefighters, have been deployed to the scene of the incident this evening.
Authorities are however yet to disclose the reason for this response.