HEAVY TRAFFIC CONGESTION AFTER M60 ANTI-CLOCKWISE CLOSED FROM JUNCTION 12 DUE TO A MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT

Update: The motorway has now reopened

A multi-vehicle crash along the anti-clockwise carriage way of the M60 at Junction 12 in Eccles has lead to lane closures and heavy congestion on surrounding roads this evening.

The accident happened involving 7 vehicles at around 7pm just past the turn off for Junction 2 of the M602.

Emergency services are in attendance and dealing with the incident, two casualties have been taken to hospital but are thankfully not thought to be life threatening.

A spokesperson for GMFRS said:

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“At approximately 7pm on Monday, February 21, firefighters were called to a road traffic collision on the M60, between junctions 13 and 12.

“Fire engines from Eccles and Salford stations quickly arrived at the scene.

“The incident involves seven cars. Two casualties have been transferred to the care of colleagues from North West Ambulance Service and conveyed to hospital.

"Firefighters are working to make the scene safe and remain in attendance at this time.”

 

All lanes of the M60 anti-clockwise heading up towards the junction are closed whilst traffic is being diverted along a single lane onto the M602 and the M62.

As a result there is heavy congestion on roads around the Worsley turn off which is impacting especially along Worsley Road and Barton Road.

Drivers are being asked to find an alternative route and avoid the area where possible.

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