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Multi-car M62 smash causing delays into Eccles


A crash on the M62 near Junction 11 is causing delays through rush-hour tonight.

A number of vehicles collided on the eastbound carriageway, heading towards the Eccles Interchange at Junction 12.

Lanes one and two were closed while debris was cleared and the scene made safe.

Police have confirmed that all lanes were re-opened by 4.45pm and the vehicles moved to the hard shoulder.

There are not thought to be any serious injuries.

There is still queuing traffic on the M62 eastbound between Junction 11 at Birchwood and Junction 12 for the M60 and M602 Eccles Interchange.

Drivers are also reporting queuing traffic and delays of around 30 minutes on the M602 heading out of Salford westbound, between Junction 2 and Junction 1 for the M62.

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