M62 live updates as crash sees all traffic held and delays building

Long delays are reported M62 eastbound between Junction 19 in Heywood and J20 in Rochdale following a 'multiple vehicle collision' this afternoon.

Emergency services are at the scene and traffic is being held to allow them to work safely, according to National Highways.

Traffic officers are at the scene assisting with lane closures and vehicle recovery.

Delays of around 30 minutes are currently expected for travellers.

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A number of vehicles involved in the collision have been cleared from the area between J19 and J20.

Traffic has been released but the fourth lane of the motorway remains closed "to clear the remaining vehicle from the carriageway," according to National Highways.

People travelling around the area can expect delays of around 30 minutes, according to National Highways

The M62 is closed eastbound between J19 and J20 to allow emergency services to work following a 'multiple vehicle collision'

Following a multiple vehicle collision, the #M62 eastbound between J19 (#Heywood) and J20 (#Rochdale) is currently held to allow emergency services to work safely at the scene. #TrafficOfficers are assisting with lane closures and vehicle recovery. There are delays of 30 minutes. pic.twitter.com/VcpUuaEsJS