M60 LIVE: Traffic chaos as major crash leaves drivers trapped on busy motorway

Brits have been warned over travel disruption after a multi-vehicle crash happened on the M60 this morning. Police rushed to the scene following the crash which involved two cars. Drivers have been hit with a series of traffic delays as they try and tackle a build-up of lengthy queues on the motorway.

This is a breaking news blog - follow along for updates.

09:23Monica Charsley

National Highways issues update

Officials have shared that all lanes are re-open, but delays are still expected. National Highways said on Twitter: "All lanes are now reopen on the M60 clockwise between J27 and J1 near Stockport following an earlier multi vehicle collision. "There are 40 min delays above normal journey time following this incident so please allow time for these delays to clear."

09:18Monica Charsley

Bus services hit with delays

Passengers planning to use the bus this morning have been told to check their routes.

The following services that run around junction 27 of the M60 are affected by the crash. Services impacted - 201, 202, 322, 327, 330, 383 Stops impacted - All

Bus operator, the Bee Network said on Twitter: "Due to an earlier road traffic collision on M60 junction 27, we are currently experiencing delays in excess of one hour on the motorway, with surrounding routes including Denton Island, Bredbury and Portwood affected. "Services are currently experiencing delays of around 30 minutes. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

09:07Monica Charsley

Warning as separate accident causes further congestion

Long delays should be expected following an issue with a lorry on the M62 Westbound.

INRIX states: "Long delays due to earlier broken down lorry on M62 Westbound from J19 A6046 Middleton Road (Heywood) to J18 M66 J4 (Simister Island). Congestion to M62 J21 (Milnrow). All lanes have been re-opened."

08:56Monica Charsley

Drivers urged to avoid certain routes

Travel service Inrix said: "Severe delays and one lane closed and the entry slip road is partially blocked due to earlier accident on M60 clockwise at J27 A560 Great Portwood Street (Portwood Roundabout).

Congestion to J23 (Ashton Under Lyne). "Lanes two and three (of three) have been re-opened after being blocked for around an hour."

08:54Monica Charsley

Police provide update on crash victims

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that those involved in the crash sustained 'minor injuries'.

08:46Monica Charsley

Motorists warned of 'stand still traffic'

Motorists have been warned of "stand still" traffic as drivers try to tackle the rush hour madness. One person said on Twitter: "Morning all If your travelling on the M60 near Stockport major crash guys stand still traffic."

It comes as the National Highways traffic cameras show cars tailing back for miles.

08:36Monica Charsley

Drivers face 90 minute delays

National Highways said: "Lanes 2 and 3 are reopen on the #M60 clockwise between J27 and J1 near #Stockport following a multi-vehicle collision. Lane 1 remains closed. "Emergency services continue working at scene.

90 min delays above normal journey time with 6 miles congestion."