All traffic is currently being held on the eastbound side of the M62 motorway this morning following reports of a crash, with long queues already building.
According to traffic alert service Inrix, traffic is blocked between junction 11 for Birchwood and junction 12 for the Eccles Interchange. Motorway cameras show long queues forming on the stretch.
Live Coverage of the Incident
Welcome to our live coverage as traffic is blocked on the M62 eastbound following reports of a crash this morning. All traffic is currently being held between J11 for Birchwood and J12 for the Eccles Interchange, with long queues building.
National Highways has not yet issued further details about the crash or the expected duration of the hold.
Impact on Motorists
Drivers are advised to expect significant delays on this section of the motorway while the incident is dealt with. The hold affects all lanes on the eastbound carriageway between the Birchwood and Eccles Interchange junctions.
Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
