M62 crash LIVE with long delays after lanes shut - updates

Queues are building on the M62 following a crash approaching the M60.

Three lanes of traffic were closed on the M62 eastbound between junctions 11 at Birchwood and 12 for the Eccles Interchange.

Emergency services are responding to the collision at the scene.

National Highways says queues are tailing back for around four miles.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "Three lanes (of four) remain closed on the M62 eastbound in Greater Manchester between J11 (Birchwood) and J12 (M60) due to a collision.

"Emergency services are still working at the scene.

"There's still just over four miles of congestion on approach so allow extra time."

Further details about the nature of the collision are yet to be confirmed.

Emergency services have been approached for further details.

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National Highways says a lane is now closed in the area due to a broken down vehicle.

Drivers are warned to expect some disruption.

Drivers are still facing delays on the M62.

A post from Inrix says:

"Queueing traffic due to earlier accident on M62 Eastbound from J11 A574 Birchwood Way (Birchwood) to J12 M60 J11 (Eccles Interchange). All lanes have now reopened."

All lanes have now reopened but long delays remain in the area.

There are delays on the M62 and the M6 southbound following the collision.

There a long delay for drivers heading from Warrington and Merseyside towards Manchester this afternoon.

Emergency services are in attendance following a crash on the M62 eastbound.

National Highways says motorists are facing queues of around four miles.

Three lanes of traffic have been closed off while emergency services work at the scene.

Traffic cameras show congestion on the motorway tailing back