LIVE Huge queues on motorway after crash involving lorry and car - updates

Drivers are facing long delays on the M62 near Rochdale this afternoon (March 27) following a collision between a lorry and a car.

Two lanes closed and traffic is queueing due to the accident on the M62 Eastbound from J20 A627(M) J3 Rochdale to J21 A6193 Sir Isaac Newton Way (Milnrow).

Huge queues are forming as two out of three lanes remain closed. It is not yet clear whether anyone was seriously injured in the collision.

Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for more information.

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The collision involved a car and a van on the slip road, according to GMP.

A spokesman for the force said there did not appear to be any serious injuries.

Google Maps shows the problems appear to have eased.

Delays are now at ten minutes against expected traffic.

There are still long queues from J20 A627(M) J3 Rochdale to J21 A6193 Sir Isaac Newton Way (Milnrow) following the earlier collision.

There are now delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic, according to National Highways.

All lanes have been reopened on the M62 eastbound. Delays remain.

There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic, according to National Highways.

Good afternoon. Drivers are facing long queues on the M62 following a collision between a lorry and a car.

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