A multi-vehicle crash closed a stretch of the M6 motorway for two hours today, with an air ambulance landing nearby but not being required.
The incident happened on the southbound side of the motorway near Ashton-in-Makerfield in Wigan, where a vehicle overturned. All traffic was initially stopped between junctions 24 and 23.
Emergency Response and Injuries
Police, fire crews and paramedics attended the scene. The air ambulance landed nearby but was 'not required', according to a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police.
Nobody is believed to have suffered any serious injuries in the incident.
Reopening and Traffic Impact
The northbound side of the motorway was reopened, but the southbound side remained shut for around two hours while the vehicles were recovered. Drivers faced long queues on the M6, with traffic also heavy in Ashton-in-Makerfield and surrounding areas.
The motorway was fully reopened at around 12.25pm. National Highways said in an update: "Final update: #M6 both directions in #GreaterManchester between J24 #AshtonInMakerfield & J23 #Haydock. All lanes are now open. Current delays of 27 minutes on approach. 2 miles of congestion."
