The M62 was closed after a crash involving multiple vehicles following a high-speed police pursuit. The motorway was shut between Junction 26 near Cleckheaton and Junction 27 for Birstall in the eastbound direction.
Police attended Wilson Avenue, Swinton, at around 10.30am following reports of a vehicle theft. The car overturned after being pursued by police and then collided with Greater Manchester Police's tactical unit cars.
Emergency Response and Pursuit
Emergency services vehicles quickly surrounded the site, with traffic halted along the affected stretch of the M62. Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: "Officers pursued the vehicle on to the M62 working alongside officers from West Yorkshire Police."
"The offending vehicle then collided with GMP TAU vehicles between Junction 26 and Junction 27 on the M62, causing damage to them."
Arrest and Reopening
The vehicle was pursued by a helicopter but failed to stop. An 18-year-old man has been arrested.
National Highways said as of 4.30pm on Saturday that 30-minute delays remain after all lanes had reopened.
