Long delays as stretch of M60 closed during police incident
A section of the M60 motorway in Greater Manchester was closed in both directions due to a police incident involving concerns for a woman's welfare. The road has since reopened, though the closure caused significant rush-hour delays for commuters.
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Infrastructure disruptions impact regional economic productivity and highlight the necessity of emergency response protocols on major transit routes.
Image caption, Junctions 17 at Prestwich and 18 at Simister island are shut
A section of the M60 was closed after a police incident lead to part of the route being shut in both directions, causing long rush-hour delays.
Drivers were warned to expect delays of more than 30 minutes after a stretch of the motorway was closed between Junction 17 at Prestwich and Junction 18 at Simister Island.
Greater Manchester Police were at the scene alongside North West Ambulance Service and fire crews, National Highways said.
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