The M62 motorway remains closed in Greater Manchester on Sunday morning after a serious collision late Saturday night left a car overturned on the carriageway.
Emergency services, including firefighters and police, were called to the scene on the eastbound carriageway shortly after 11pm on July 11. The crash involved two cars and led to a full closure between junction 20 (Thornham Interchange) and junction 22 (Denshaw), near Saddleworth.
Investigation and Diversions
National Highways confirmed that accident investigation work is being carried out between the A627(M) at Rochdale and the A672 at Rishworth Moor. Diversions are in place, and motorists are urged to avoid the area and follow signed alternative routes.
Images from the scene show a car flipped onto its roof on the carriageway. Traffic caught within the closure was turned around and released via the rear of the queue, according to National Highways.
Official Statement
In a statement, National Highways said: "The M62 in Greater Manchester is closed eastbound between J20 (Thornham Interchange) and J22 (Denshaw) due to a collision involving an overturned vehicle which occurred shortly after 11pm on July 11. Emergency services are in attendance, along with National Highways Traffic Officers who are assisting with traffic management."
The statement added: "Greater Manchester Police are carrying out collision investigation work and the road is expected to remain closed for several hours. Once investigation work is completed, there are also reports of a large amount of debris in the road with recovery expected to be protracted as well."
Motorist Advice
Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and allow extra travel time. The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours while police investigation and recovery work continue.
