M62 'multi-vehicle' crash causing long queues - latest updates

A smash involving a number of vehicles on the M62 is causing long queues on the M62 near Rochdale. A 'multi-vehicle' smash has led to delays for drivers this evening (Thursday).

Two lanes on westbound stretch near junction 20 have been closed. Emergency services are on the scene.

Drivers are being advised to allow for extra time for their journeys. Delays are estimated to be up to around 30 minutes.

A tweet from Highways North West read: "2 of (3) lanes are closed on the #M62 westbound within J20 near #Rochdale following a multiple vehicle collision. All emergency services and #TrafficOfficers are working at the scene. Please allow extra time for your journey as there are delays of 30 minutes on the approach."

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The vehicles involved in the collision on the #M62 westbound within J20 near #Rochdale have now been recovered from the scene. #TrafficOfficers have cleared the debris and reopened all of the lanes. Please allow extra time for your journey as residual delays of 35 minutes remain. pic.twitter.com/3f6z77GaK0

According to traffic monitoring system there are six miles of traffic due to the crash on the M62. Delays up to 30 minutes.

2 of (3) lanes are closed on the #M62 westbound within J20 near #Rochdale following a multiple vehicle collision. All emergency services and #TrafficOfficers are working at the scene. Please allow extra time for your journey as there are delays of 30 minutes on the approach. pic.twitter.com/MPBTnNnbu8