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COMMUTERS are experiencing significant disruption on the M62 due to rush-hour traffic being halted following a multi-car accident, resulting in spillages on the roadway and delays of up to one hour.
Two of the four lanes are currently closed on the M62 westbound in Greater Manchester this morning, between Junction 12 and Junction 11.
Motorists are facing delays of up to 90 minutes with five miles of traffic congestion.
Emergency services swiftly arrived at the scene following the accident, where spillages were also reported on the road surface.
Initially, three of the motorway's four lanes were closed, but one lane has since been reopened.
Recovery and cleanup operations are currently underway, according to National Highways.
They stated: “Two lanes (of four) remain closed on the M62 westbound in Greater Manchester between J12 (M60) and J11 (Risley) due to a collision.
“Recovery and cleanup efforts are ongoing at the scene.
“There is now an hour and a half delay with five miles of congestion.”
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Drivers are currently experiencing delays of up to 90 minutes due to a collision.
What caused the traffic chaos on the M62?
The traffic chaos on the M62 was caused by a multi-car collision, which resulted in spillages on the road surface and significant delays.
How long are the delays on the M62?
Motorists are currently facing delays of up to 90 minutes, with approximately five miles of congestion reported.
Are there any lanes open on the M62?
Yes, one lane has reopened, but two lanes remain closed on the M62 westbound between Junction 12 and Junction 11.
