BREAKING: Traffic stopped on M60 following 'police incident' - latest updates

Traffic has been stopped on the M60 following a police incident this evening.

All lanes have been shut on the anti-clockwise carriageway, between junction 18 for the M66 and junction 17 for Prestwich, due to the incident.

There are reports of up to six miles of congestion, stretching back to junction 20 of the M60. Drivers are being urged to consider alternative routes.

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National Highways North West tweeted: "Traffic has been STOPPED on the #M60 anti-clockwise in #GreaterManchester between J18 (#M66) and J17 (#Prestwich) due to a @NWmwaypolice led incident. Long delays are building on approach. More information to follow."

Greater Manchester Police has been approached for further information.

M60, Jct 17 (ACW)

All lanes closed.

Bury New Rd, NB closed towards Bury

This is due to an ongoing Police incident

Follow @gnwbus @burnleybuses for diversion updates

#TfGMTraffic pic.twitter.com/utOEIEt5ky

Traffic remains HELD on the #M60 anti-clockwise in #GreaterManchester between J18 (#M66) and J17 (#Prestwich) due to an ongoing @NWmwaypolice led incident.

There's now 6 miles of congestion on approach with traffic back to the #M62 at J20. Please consider alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/wkXB4DjwlQ

Traffic has been STOPPED on the #M60 anti-clockwise in #GreaterManchester between J18 (#M66) and J17 (#Prestwich) due to a @NWmwaypolice led incident.

Long delays are building on approach.

More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/fIx5jICV7l