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Live M62 updates after lorry and two cars collide on eastbound carriageway near Birchwood
By Sean Gleaves
Published 9th Jun 2025, 16:09 BST
The M62 eastbound was closed following a collision involving a lorry and two cars this afternoon.
The crash took places between junctions 11 (Birchwood) and 12 (Eccles).
Long delays were building in the area as a result on the closure.
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M62 eastbound closed after lorry and two cars collide
Key Events
- M62 eastbound closed between junctions 11 and 12
- National Highways confirm lorry and two cars involved
- 30-minute delays on approach with four miles of congestion
- Three out of four lanes reopen
- All lanes re-open
Three out of four lanes reopen
A spokesman for National Highways said: “Only lane 1 (of 4) is now closed on the M62 eastbound in Greater Manchester between J11 (Risley) and J12 (M60).
“Recovery is en-route to scene for the vehicles involved in the collision.
“There's a 45-minute delay and 4 miles of congestion on approach.”
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