M62 traffic RECAP as three-vehicle crash causes long delays near Eccles interchange

There are long queues on the M62 this evening - Tuesday, June 23 - after a three-vehicle crash left two lanes closed.

The lanes are shut to traffic on the eastbound carriageway between junction 11 (Birchwood) and 12 (Eccles/M60 Interchange) this evening.

The closures were reported at around 6.50pm.

Traffic cameras show long queues building on the carriageway, with National Highways reporting delays of around 45 minutes.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "2 lanes (of 4) are closed on the M62 between J11 (Birchwood) and J12 (M60) due to a three-vehicle collision.

Delays of 45mins on approach between J10 and J12 with 3 miles of congestion."

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