M62 closed LIVE updates as stretch closed due to 'police incident'

A stretch of the M62 in Greater Manchester has been closed following a 'police incident'. Officers are at the scene on the eastbound carriageway between junctions 21 at Milnrow and 22 for Saddleworth.

The entire eastbound carriageway is closed between the two junctions. National Highways says drivers are facing delays approaching the scene.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area. A National Highways spokesperson said: "The #M62 eastbound is closed between J21 #Rochdale #Milnrow and J22 #Denshaw due to a Police led incident.

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"Emergency services are on scene. There are 2 miles congestion on approach so allow extra journey time."

Further details about the nature of the incident are yet to be confirmed. Greater Manchester Police has been approached for comment.

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This is the latest image showing delays approaching Rochdale on the eastbound M62, before the closure further east.

All traffic on the eastbound M62 remains held by emergency services, according to Inrix.

GMP has confirmed it is responding to concerns for a person's welfare at Rakewood Viaduct.

A force spokesperson added:

"Emergency services are in attendance and road closures are in place.

"We thank the public for their patience."

A stretch of the M62 has been closed due to a 'police-led incident'.

Drivers are being warned to expect delays approaching junction 21 for Milnrow.

The eastbound carriageway has been closed between that junction, and junction 22 for Saddleworth.

Greater Manchester Police has been approached for further details.

Images from the motorway show the entre eastbound carriageway completely empty approaching