M60 motorway latest as it is shut between between jct 25 and jct 1

Emergency services were called at around noon and remain on the scene. The section of motorway is set to stay closed throughout the evening, with diversions in place. There have been nine causalities with three requiring hospital treatmen[1]t.

The latest from National Highway is normal traffic conditions are expected around 9pm this evening, although this can change. One of the heavy goods vehicles has crossed through the central reservation barrier and struck several lamp columns in the process.

Motorway shut due to crash involving 3 HGV'S and 3 vehicles - LIVE UPDATES[3]

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. The crash[4] has resulted in substantial spillages, debris and infrastructure damage. Greater Manchester Police, Manchester Fire and Rescue, North West Ambulance Service, National Highways Traffic Officers and maintenance contractors were called to the crash scene.

A spokesperson from National Highways said earlier today: "Motorists are being advised to avoid the M60 near Stockport with the motorway closed in both directions due a multi-vehicle collision. "The motorway is closed clockwise between Junction 26 (A560) and 27 (Stockport) and anti-clockwise between Junction 27 and Junction 25 (Bredbury) following the collision which happened at 11.27am. "The incident involves three heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), two cars and a van.

One HGV has crossed through the central reservation and another has 'jack-knifed'. One lorry has also shed its load. "Significant damage has been caused to the central barrier and several lamp columns have been knocked over.

There is a substantial spillage of diesel. "The road is likely to remain closed in both directions for a substantial period with motorists advised to allow more time for their journeys and plan alternative routes if possible." A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "At around 11.30am today (Monday 7 July), three fire engines from Offerton, Whitehill and Hyde fire stations and the enhanced rescue unit from Leigh fire station attended a crash involving three HGVs and three cars on the M60 between junctions 27 and 26 spanning both clockwise and anticlockwise carriageways.

"Crews arrived quickly to make the three cars safe. Three of the nine casualties involved were transferred to Stepping Hill Hospital for minor injuries. Firefighters were in attendance for roughly three hours."

Diversions:

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.

References

1. ^ nine causalities with three requiring hospital treatmen (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
2. ^ Diversions and warning to those catching flights after 6 vehicle crash on M60 (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
3. ^ Motorway shut due to crash involving 3 HGV'S and 3 vehicles - LIVE UPDATES (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)
4. ^ crash (www.theboltonnews.co.uk)