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Live M60 traffic updates as 'serious' crash involving biker leaves motorway closed - latest updates

The M60 motorway is shut to traffic following a 'serious' crash in Greater Manchester tonight (Friday, August 1).

Emergency services are at the scene between Junction 18 (Simister Island) and Junction 19, with the motorway closed in both directions.

The closure was first reported at around 9pm.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "The M60 in Greater Manchester is closed in both directions between J18 (Simister Island) and J19 (near Middleton) due to a serious collision involving a motorcyclist.

"Please note, overnight roadworks has closed the anti-clockwise carriageway between J21 and J19. Therefore, the anti-clockwise carriageway is closed between J21 and J18.

"Greater Manchester Police are leading the response to the incident and it is expected the road will be closed for a protracted period. North West Ambulance Service have also attended the incident.

"National Highways Traffic Officers and contractors are in attendance and assisting with traffic management."

Inrix, the traffic data company, said: "M60 in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident from J19 A576 Middleton Road (Heaton Park Three Arrows Roundabout) to J18 M66 J4 (Simister Island)."

Road users travelling clockwise are advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbol on road signs and:

Anti-clockwise traffic is asked to follow the route marked with a hollow diamond symbol initially and then the solid square symbol and solid circle on local road signs and:

In a statement, National Highways said:

The M60 in Greater Manchester is closed in both directions between J18 (Simister Island) and J19 (near Middleton) due to a serious collision involving a motorcyclist.

Please note, overnight roadworks has closed the anti-clockwise

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