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The Independent
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Traffic hits M60 and M62 after fuel spill
Delays have hit two motorways due to a fuel spill and a broken-down vehicle. Commuters on the M60 and M62 have both been hit by traffic following the incident, though the queues are now starting to ease. The incident occurred on the M60 clockwise carriageway at junction 13, near Worsley, Salford. Two lanes of the motorway were closed from around 5.15am to 9.30am, causing delays down to junction 9. A specialist team was called to clear the fuel spill. Long queues built up subsequently on the M62 eastbound, between junctions 11 for Birchwood and 12 for the Eccles Interchange. Previously, the National Highways North-West said there were delays up to 30 minutes on the M60 back to junction nine for Trafford Park, and on the M62 east back to junction 11 for Risley. The queues have since started to ease.
BBC News
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Rush hour delays on M60 and M62 due to fuel spill
Commuters on the M60 and M62 face rush hour delays due to a fuel spill and a broken-down incident happened on the M60 clockwise carriageway at junction 13 near Worsley, Salford, with two lanes out of four closed, National Highways fuel spill has been causing delays between junctions nine and 13, with a specialist team working to clear the affected have been warned of delays of around 30 minutes on the approach to the junctions, on the M60 back to junction nine for Trafford Park, and on the M62 east back to junction 11 for Risley. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Man fighting for life after M60 incident closes motorway
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after an incident on the M60 closed the motorway on Sunday afternoon (July 27). Emergency services, including police and paramedics attended the incident between junctions 11 at Eccles and 12 for the M62 Eccles Interchange. A diversion was put in place, with the closure affecting both the clockwise and anticlockwise carriageways. Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here All traffic was held while emergency crews dealt with the incident throughout the afternoon. Greater Manchester Police said there were called to a concern for welfare report and that a man was rushed to hospital with 'potentially life-threatening injuries' from the scene. All traffic was held in both directions following the incident with major delays throughout the afternoon. The Manchester Evening News understands this incident is unconnected to this morning's incident in the same area of the M60. A statement from National Highways read: "The M60 in Greater Manchester is closed in both directions between J11 (Eccles) and J12 (M602) due to a Greater Manchester Police led incident. Join our Traffic and Travel WhatsApp group HERE "National Highways Traffic Officers are en route to assist Greater Manchester Police with emergency traffic management at scene." The motorway later reopened in both directions shortly before 4pm. A GMP spokesperson said: "Emergency services are currently responding to a concern for welfare on the M60. "A man has been taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
M60 closed due to 'police incident' near Manchester
A stretch of the M60 near Manchester has been closed due to a "police incident".All three lanes on the anti-clockwise carriageway were shut between Junction 12 for the M602 and Junction 10 for Trafford Park. National Highways North West said a diversion was in place and signs had been put up. The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed but Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for comment. Traffic cameras show police and fire and rescue crews on the carriageway. National Highways said: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. "Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."The agency said the diversion route can be followed by exiting the M60 anti-clockwise at Junction12 and keeping left to join the M602 eastbound. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Major motorway closed over ‘police incident' with diversions in place as emergency crews race to scene
THE M60 is closed due to a police incident, as emergency services rush to the scene. The closure affects the anticlockwise carriage between the Eccles Interchange and the Trafford Centre. 2 Emergency services, including police and fire services, are reportedly attending the scene between junctions 12 and 10. A National Highways North West spokesperson wrote on X: "The M60 anti-clockwise is closed between J12 M602 and J10 Trafford Park for a police incident. Diversion via 'Hollow Circle'. The diversion is in place from the M602 at junction three to reduce traffic delays. Some motorists are facing queues at this junction. National Highways added that motorists should allow for extra journey time. They said: "You may wish to re-route or even delay your journey." Drivers are advised to use the A576 and A5081 as an alternative route. 2
