M60 Crash: Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Blocks Motorway, Causes Delays

All traffic held on M60 anticlockwise near Denton after multi-vehicle collision between J25 and J24, causing 30-minute delays and 3 miles of congestion.

Brit Brief 04/08/2026 13:31

M60 Crash: Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Blocks Motorway, Causes Delays — M60 Crash: Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Blocks Motorway, Delays

All traffic was held on the M60 anticlockwise near Denton this afternoon after a multi-vehicle collision caused significant delays for motorists.

Incident Details

The crash occurred between junctions 25 (Brinnington) and 24 (Denton Island), with congestion reported back towards Stockport. The incident was first reported shortly before 3pm.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "Traffic is currently being held on the M60 anticlockwise near Denton between J25 and J24 due to a multi vehicle collision. Current delays of 30 mins and 3 miles of congestion on the approach."

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Impact on Travel

Drivers faced long delays as emergency services attended the scene. The motorway was temporarily closed to allow for the response and clearance of the vehicles involved.