A MAJOR motorway has closed after a lorry smashed into six cars and left several injured in a horror crash.
The M60 is closed in both directions between J15 (M61) and J16 (Swinton) in Greater Manchester following the collision – with drivers facing huge delays.
GettyThe M60 is closed in both directions between J15 (M61) and J16 (Swinton)[/caption]
The HGV crashed through the central barrier at around 7pm this evening, before going into the embankment on the opposite side, said Greater Manchester Police.
One person has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries, while four others are also injured and being assessed by paramedics, reports Manchester Evening News.
A police spokesperson said: “We are responding to a collision on the M60 motorway at junction 15 in Swinton involving an HGV crossing the central reservation, into the opposite lane, before going into the embankment.
“At approximately 7pm this evening (20/03/2025), the HGV crashed into six vehicles.
“The M60 is closed clockwise and anticlockwise between junction 15 and 16. Several people have been injured and paramedics are on scene.
“We ask motorists avoid this section of the M60 this evening. Your patience is appreciated as emergency services continue to provide medical aid and investigate the incident.”
An earlier statement by North West Motorway Police reported “debris” on both carriageways.
The closure is likely to remain in place for some time, according to National Highways.
Drivers have been advised to account for extra travel time – and are being diverted via alternative routes.
In a statement, the company said: “The M60 in Greater Manchester is closed in both directions between J15 (M61) and J16 (Swinton) due to a serious multi-vehicle collision.
“All Emergency services including North West Motorway Police Group are in attendance.
“National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management.
“Due to the nature of the incident, the road is likely to be closed for some time.”
In an earlier post on X, it warned that anti-clockwise traffic had been stopped to allow the closure but had since been released.
What is the diversion?
Clockwise traffic is being diverted via the solid diamond diversion symbol on road signs
Exit the M60 clockwise at J15 and join the M61 northbound
Exit the M61 at the A666 junction and join the A666 northbound
At the Kearsley Interchange roundabout, take the third exit onto the A666 southbound (Bolton Road) and continue on this road to then re-join the M60 clockwise at J16
Anti-clockwise traffic is being diverted via the hollow square symbol on road signs
Exit the M60 anti-clockwise at J16 and turn right at the junction to join the A666 northbound
Continue on the A666 Manchester Road/Bolton Road northbound until the Kearsley Interchange roundabout
Turn left and continue on the A666(M) and then join the M61 southbound
Continue south on the M61 and then merge onto the M60 anti-clockwise to continue onward journey
Traffic EnglandA lorry crashed through the central barrier at around 7pm this evening[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
