M62 motorway shut after serious incident overnight leaves car on its roof
A serious collision involving two cars has forced the closure of a section of the M62 motorway in Greater Manchester. Emergency services are on-site conducting investigations, and motorists are being diverted while debris is cleared.
Why it matters
The incident has caused significant traffic disruption on a major UK transport artery, impacting local commuters and logistics.
A stretch of the M62 motorway remains closed on Sunday morning following a serious collision. Firefighters and police were called to a crash involving two cars late on Saturday night. It happened eastbound and led to a closure put in place between junction 20, for Thornham Interchange, and junction 22, for Denshaw, near Saddleworth . Motorists were advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes where possible. Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter Today - Sunday - the closure remained in place. Traffic reports said accident investigation work was being carried out between the A627(M) at Rochdale and the A672, for Rishworth Moor, with diversions in place.
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