LIVE M60 traffic updates after crash leaves three lanes closed and severe delays

Three lanes have been closed on the M60 following a crash this evening (Tuesday, July 15).

The lanes have been shut to traffic on the anticlockwise carriageway between junction 24 near Denton Island and junction 23 near Manchester Road.

The lane closures were first reported at around 7pm and severe delays are currently reported.

Traffic monitoring tool, Inrix, says: "Three lanes closed due to accident on M60 anticlockwise from J24 A57 (Denton Island) to J23 A635 Manchester Road J23 (Ashton Under Lyne)."

Follow our dedicated live feed below for the latest updates as they become available.

The motorway has been reopened.

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According to the AA live map, delays are easing on the M60 with traffic travelling at speeds of up to five miles per hour.

The AA live traffic maps shows the impact that the crash has had on traffic in the area.

Delays of up to 12 minutes and increasing, according to reports.