M60 crash LIVE updates as two lanes closed and queues building

Drivers are facing delays ahead of rush hour following a crash on the M60. Police are responding to a collision on the M60 anticlockwise, between junctions 18 at Simister Island and 17 at Prestwich and Whitefield.

Queues are building approaching the scene on the M60 and the M62 westbound. A spokesperson for North West Motorway Police posted on X: "We have reports of a collision M60 anticlockwise J18 to 17.

"National Highways en route. Traffic slow whilst passing the area."

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Two lanes of traffic are currently closed in the area. The road had been blocked following following the collision, according to Inrix.

Further details about the nature of the incident are yet to be confirmed. Emergency services have been approached for comment.

This is a live event. Follow the latest updates below.

Drivers are facing queues this morning following the earlier crash.

Traffic is moving at around 15mph approaching the M60 at Simister Island, according to National Highways.

Google data shows long delays approaching the scene in both directions.

These are the queues approaching the M60 at Simister Island.

All lanes have now reopened with the collision moved to the hard shoulder, according to Inrix.

Queues remain in the area.

Queues are also building on the clockwise M60, back to junction 15, due to onlookers.

Two lanes are currently closed on the M60 anticlockwise between junctions 18 and 17, near Prestwich.

Queues are building approaching the scene, on the M60 and M62.

It follows a collision in the area this morning.

The road had been blocked following the crash, before two lanes were shut.

Emergency services are in attendance at