LIVE: Major delays on M62 as lanes closed due to crash - latest updates

There are major delays on the M62 motorway this morning near Rochdale following a crash.

Traffic was initially stopped on the eastbound section of the carriageway between junction 18 and junction for Heywood.

Two out of four lanes still remain closed this morning as emergency services are said to be heading to the scene. National Highways have warned of traffic tailbacks for up to two miles.

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One driver, who is currently stuck in standstill traffic, tweeted: "Standstill on the M62 at the junction with the M66 and M60."

National Highways North-West said: "Traffic has now been released on the #M62 eastbound in #GreaterManchester between J18 (for the #M60) and J19 (#Heywood).

"Two lanes (of 4) remain closed at this time whilst emergency services remain on scene. There's 2 miles of congestion on approach."

We will be bringing you all the latest updates below.

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3 lanes (of 4) remain closed on the #M62 eastbound in #GreaterManchester between J18 (for the #M60) and J19 (#Heywood) due to a collision.Recovery is now on scene.There's a 20 minute delay on approach with 5 miles of congestion. pic.twitter.com/urbQVil6uK

Queues from the multi-vehicle collision on the M62 e/b j18-19 are now back to j16 on the M60 c/w, with the M66 s/b slow approaching j4 and M62 w/b sluggish passing the scene

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