M66 traffic: Police incident shut busy Manchester motorway ahead of rush hour

A spokesperson for National Highways said: "The M66 is closed in both directions between junction 3 (Pilsworth) and junction 2 (Bury) due to a police-led incident reported to National HIghways at 03:23 this morning.

"Greater Manchester Police are leading the response, and the road has been closed to allow emergency services to manage the incident safely.

"At present, there is no significant congestion on the wider approach to the closure.

"At this stage, there is no confirmed reopening time.

We will continue to work closely with the police and provide updates as soon as further information becomes available.

"Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routes where possible."