Commuters faced severe disruption on Tuesday morning after a serious crash involving an overturned vehicle brought the M60 motorway to a complete standstill during the peak rush hour.
Emergency Response and Traffic Standstill
The incident occurred on the M60 clockwise after Junction 25 for the A560 Crookilley Way in Brinnington. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene following reports that a vehicle had overturned. In response, National Highways took the decision to temporarily hold all traffic on the clockwise carriageway between Junctions 26 and 27.
Traffic monitoring system Inrix confirmed the major disruption, reporting that all traffic was being held and that vehicles were stationary due to the overturned vehicle.
Extensive Congestion and Travel Chaos
The collision has triggered significant travel chaos, with congestion building rapidly behind the incident. National Highways reported approximately three miles of congestion on approach to the crash site.
According to further updates from traffic monitors, the resulting tailbacks stretched all the way back to Junction 23 for Ashton-under-Lyne, illustrating the widespread impact of the single incident on the busy orbital motorway. The crash, described by authorities as a multi-vehicle collision, has caused major delays for Tuesday morning travellers on November 18, 2025.
Drivers were strongly advised to avoid the area if possible and to expect long delays while emergency crews worked to clear the scene and recover the overturned vehicle.
