M60 crash: Diversion in place after crash involving 6 vehicles

The M60 in Greater Manchester is closed in both directions between J25 Bredbury Interchange (Bredbury, A560) and J1 Pyramid Roundabout. This is due to a multi-vehicle collision involving 3 HGV and one van and two cars[1]. One of the heavy goods vehicles has crossed through the central reservation barrier and struck several lamp columns in the process.

One of the other heavy goods vehicles has shed its load of beer barrels in to the road. Additionally there are several ruptured fuel tanks from the collision which have resulted in a large amount of diesel across the carriageway in both directions. Greater Manchester Police, Manchester Fire and Rescue, North West Ambulance Service, National Highways Traffic Officers and maintenance contractors are attending this incident.

It has been confirmed there were only minor injuries from the collision but it is expected the road will remain closed in both directions for a substantial amount of time due to the amount of infrastructure damage, spillage, debris clean-up and the recovery of several substantially damaged large vehicles. Road users caught within the closures will be released in due course and National Highways and Greater Manchester Police are making every effort to do this as quickly as possible. National Highways have said the incident will impact those travelling to and from Manchester Airport

A spokesman for National Highways said: "However, it may take some time for all traffic within the closures to be cleared and we apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience if impacted. Diversion Routes Clockwise (follow the route marked with a hollow diamond symbol and then a solid triangle symbol)

• Leave M60 clockwise at Jct 25
• At the roundabout, take third exit onto A560
• Follow the A560 westbound and continue past J26, remaining on the A560.
• At the Portwood Interchange (M60 J27) take the third exit to remain on the A560 note: diversion route symbol changes to solid triangle at this point
• Continue on to the A560 to the roundabout with the A5145 and take the fourth exit on to Travis Brow
• Keep left on the A5145 and turn on to the A5145
• Remain on the A5145 to J1 of the M60 and at the roundabout take the third exit to re-join the M60 clockwise.

Anti-clockwise (follow route marked with a solid square symbol on local road signs):

• Leave M60 anti-clockwise at Jct 1.
• At the roundabout take second exit onto A5145 (Travis Brow)
• At A5145/A560 roundabout, take first exit onto A560 eastbound
• At A560/M60 Jct 27 roundabout, take third exit onto A560 eastbound
• At A560/M60 Jct 25 roundabout, take first exit and rejoin M60 anti-clockwise.

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X feed.

The 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.

References

1. ^ cars (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
2. ^ M60 shut between J25 Bredbury and J1 Pyramid Roundabout (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)