'Hour long delays' with lanes closed on M60 after crash involving HGVs - latest updates

There are 'long delays' on the M60 this afternoon with multiple lanes closed following a collision between two heavy goods vehicles.

Two lanes are blocked off with police at the scene on the clockwise carriageway between J12 for the M62 and J13 for Swinton. Traffic is continuing to build in the area.

Motorway traffic cameras show two large lorries at the scene beside north west motorway police and National Highways officers. Greater Manchester Police have been approached for more details.

This is a live incident. Updates to follow.

Police have confirmed there were 'minor injuries' sustained in the M60 crash this evening.

Traffic is also queueing on the M62 and M602, approaching the M60. Travel time is around 55 minutes currently with delays continuing.

The latest update from live traffic service Inrix says: "Long delays and two lanes closed due to accident on M60 clockwise from J12 M62 J12 (Eccles Interchange) to J13 A575 Walkden Road (Worsley). Congestion to J8 (Carrington), with traffic also queueing on the M62 and M602, approaching the M60. Travel time is around 55 minutes."