LIVE: M60 traffic stopped both ways after crash - updates

Motorists are being stopped in both directions on the M60 this morning following a crash on the major motorway.

Travel services say there has been an accident, with emergency services on the scene this morning. The incident is believed to have happened just before 7.30am.

Travel service Inrix says: "All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to accident on M60 in both directions at J1 A5145 Travis Brow (Stockport Pyramid)."

Motorists are being warned to avoid the area while the blockage remains in place.

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All lanes have now been re-opened, travel services say. There is heavy traffic in both directions though.