'Significant' fuel spillage closes M62 after crash in Greater Manchester

Major traffic is building on the M62 after a crash in Greater Manchester.

The M62 westbound is closed between J22 (Denshaw) and J21 (Rochdale), after the single vehicle collision led to a “significant” fuel spillage across 30 meters across all lanes of the carriageway.

In a statement on X, National Highways said there is more than a mile of congestion, causing 30 minute delays. Traffic Officers are in attendance and recovery is on scene.

Diversion route

Road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the Solid Square diversion route.

• Leave M62 westbound at J22.
• At the end of M62 J22 westbound exit slip turn left onto A672 southbound.
• Continue on A672 until the junction with the A62 and turn right onto the A62/Huddersfield Road.
• Keep right to continue on Oldham Way/A62.
• Continue to follow Oldham Way until the roundabout with the A627 and take the 2nd exit onto A627 Chadderton Way.
• Follow the A627 to Chadderton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto the A627(M) slip to Leeds/M62/Rochdale.
• Merge onto the A627(M)