Live M62 traffic updates tonight as air ambulance called to 'serious' crash and motorway closed

The M62 is closed in Greater Manchester due to a 'serious' crash and fire tonight (Sunday, March 2 into Monday, March 3). The crash has taken place on the westbound carriageway at Junction 19 (Middleton Road) near Heywood - with the motorway shut to traffic as a result.

The incident and closure were first reported at around 11.45pm on Sunday. Emergency services including the air ambulance have been at the scene and the closure is expected to remain in place throughout the early hours of Monday - with a traffic diversion route now in place.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "Police have requested a closure westbound between J20 and J19 so they can carry out investigations following a serious collision at J19.

"The serious collision and subsequent vehicle fire occurred between the exit and entry slips of J19 westbound. National Highways traffic officers are providing assistance with road closures."

Inrix, the traffic data company, said: "M62 Westbound closed due to accident investigation work from J20 A627(M) Rochdale to J19 A6046 Middleton Road (Heywood). Following a serious accident within J19. It was briefly shut from J19 to J18 so emergency vehicles could get access - the closure is now between J20 and J19 while investigations take place."

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A National Highways spokesperson said: "The M62 is now OPEN westbound between J20 Rochdale and J19 Heywood.

"The closure between the exit and entry slip roads at J19 remains in place."

Inrix, the traffic data company, said:

M62 Westbound closed due to accident investigation work from J20 A627(M) Rochdale to J19 A6046 Middleton Road