M60 traffic LIVE updates after traffic stopped following crash

Drivers are facing queues ahead of rush hour following a crash on the M60 in Stockport.

Traffic was stopped on the clockwise carriageway at junction 27, for the Portwood Roundabout, this morning (October 22).

Two lanes of traffic were initially closed following the collision, before all vehicles were briefly held.

Queues are tailing back towards junction 23 for Ashton-under-Lyne, according to Google traffic data.

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An update from Inrix said: "Slow traffic and two lanes closed due to accident on M60 clockwise at J27 A560 Great Portwood Street (Portwood Roundabout).

"Lanes two and three (of three) [are closed]."

Surrounding A-roads are also starting to see delays near to junction 27.

Traffic is now moving again on the M60, but long queues remain.

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Drivers are facing queues of an hour following this morning's crash.

National Highways says police are in attendance at the scene.

Lane 1 (of 3) is closed on the #M60 clockwise between J27 and J1 near #Stockport following a collision. @gmpolice are in attendance.

Delays of 60 minutes above normal travel times, please allow extra time for your journey.

Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/8VDshDc935

One lane is now closed for recovery work, according to Inrix.

All lanes have now reopened, but long queues remain.

All traffic is now being held following this morning's crash on the M60 clockwise at junction 27.

Long queues have built up on the M60.

There are also delays on Ashton Road and Stockport Road East, in Bredbury, and Stockport Road West, at Portwood.

Drivers are facing long delays on the M60 clockwise following a crash in Stockport.

Two lanes of traffic have been