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A MAJOR UK motorway is currently shut down due to two accidents.
Morning commuters are experiencing severe traffic congestion on different sections of the M60 today.
Delays are reported between junctions 24 at Denton Island and 25 at Brinnington, with queues extending back past junction 23 at Ashton-under-Lyne.
A report from the Inrix traffic monitoring service stated: “M60 clockwise is partially blocked, with slow traffic resulting from an accident between J24 A57 (Denton Island) and J25 A560 Crookilley Way (Brinnington).”
In another area, drivers are encountering delays due to an incident on the motorway near Swinton, where the clockwise carriageway is “partially blocked” around junction 15 for the M61.

Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the traffic delays on the M60?
The traffic delays were caused by two separate accidents occurring on the motorway.
Which sections of the M60 are affected?
Delays are reported between junctions 24 at Denton Island and 25 at Brinnington, with queues extending back past junction 23 at Ashton-under-Lyne.
Are there other incidents affecting traffic?
Yes, there is another incident near Swinton on the clockwise carriageway around junction 15 for the M61, which is also causing delays.