M60 closed in both directions in Greater Manchester

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 08:08 · Archive

The M60 motorway in Greater Manchester is closed in both directions between junction 17 at Whitefield Interchange and junction 18 at Simister Interchange. The closure is due to a police incident that required attendance from multiple emergency services.

Greater Manchester Police is leading the response to the incident. North West Ambulance Service, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue and National Highways crews are also in attendance at the scene.

Traffic is experiencing delays of 30 minutes on approach to the closed section, according to National Highways.

How it is being reported

• M60 traffic LIVE: Motorway closed at J17 Prestwich due to major 'police incident'Traffic is gridlocked.Daily Express · 15 Oct, 07:56
• M60 traffic - live: 'Police incident' leaves motorway closed in both directionsThe M60 in Greater Manchester is closed in both directions between junction 17 Whitefield Interchange and junction 18 Simister InterchangeThe Mirror · 15 Oct, 07:25

In this story: M60 · Greater Manchester · Greater Manchester Police · North West Ambulance Service · Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue · National Highways

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