LIVE M62 traffic as motorway shut and ice causes treacherous conditions across region

Drivers are facing long delays on part of the M62 this morning following a crash. All traffic has been stopped on the M62 eastbound after junction 22 at Saddleworth.

It's affecting traffic heading from Greater Manchester to Yorkshire this morning (November 22). An update from the Inrix traffic monitoring system said: "All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to accident on M62 Eastbound after J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor).

"Roughly two miles after the junction." It comes as parts of the region have been hit by snow and wintry weather overnight.

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A yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in force for Greater Manchester and parts of West Yorkshire until 10am today. Areas of higher ground, to the east of Greater Manchester, saw the most snow in the region.

Further details about the nature of the collision are yet to be confirmed. Updates will be posted in this blog when they are available.

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This is the latest view from Blackstone Edge in Rochdale.

Drivers are being warned to take care.

Route 322/327 and 325
Due to an RTC on Brinnington Hill caused by the icy conditions the road is currently closed by the Police. Our services are diverting via Stockport Rd West and Ashton Rd i both directions. 325 will serve Brinnington Est returning to Stockport using diversion pic.twitter.com/OCWTQ9fxTe

Brinnington Hill is currently closed following a crash amid icy conditions.

Route 322/327 and 325
Due to an RTC on Brinnington Hill caused by the icy conditions the road is currently closed by the Police. Our services are diverting via Stockport Rd West and Ashton