Drivers were facing delays on three Greater Manchester motorways after a vehicle overturned on the M60.
Traffic built up for several miles on the clockwise carriageway after a collision near junction 16.
Queues tailed back to junction 12 for the M62 Eccles Interchange.
It followed an overturned vehicle on the motorway, according to the Inrix traffic monitoring service.
Motorists were warned to expect 'severe delays' in both directions approaching the crash scene.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "At just after 8.50am on Wednesday (June 11) one fire engine from Whitefield fire station attended a crash involving one car which was on its roof on the arrival of firefighters on the M60 clockwise, between junction 15 and 16.
"Two lanes were closed by GMFRS alongside GMP while the vehicle was recovered by National Highways. Crews were in attendance for around 20 minutes."
There were also queues on the M62 westbound from junction 19 at Heywood, and the M61 southbound approaching the M60.
A post from Inrix said: "One lane closed and queueing traffic due to overturned vehicle on M60 clockwise from J16 A666 Manchester Road (Pendlebury) to J17 A56 Bury New Road (Prestwich / Whitefield).
"Congestion to J12 (Eccles Interchange) for clockwise traffic.
"Also queues anti-clockwise due to on-lookers."
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All lanes have now reopened.
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Fire service statement
Police and firefighters attended the crash earlier this morning.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said:
"At just after 8.50am on Wednesday (June 11) one fire engine from Whitefield fire station attended a crash involving one car which was on its roof on the arrival of firefighters on the M60 clockwise, between junction 15 and 16.
"Two lanes were closed by GMFRS alongside GMP while the vehicle was recovered by National Highways.
"Crews were in attendance for around 20 minutes."
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Queues easing
Delays are now easing on the M60, with some traffic still in the area following the crash this morning.
Lanes reopen
All lanes have now reopened, but long delays remain.
All lanes have reopened on the #M60 clockwise between J16 (#Pendlebury) and J17 (#Prestwich) following an earlier collision involving an overturned car.
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) June 11, 2025
There are 2 miles congestion following this incident so please allow time for delays to clear. pic.twitter.com/vjGHaOPci8
M62 queues
This is the latest image of queues on the M62 westbound approaching Simister Island, where traffic has built on the opposite side of the road to the crash.
Queues on three motorways
There are now queues on three motorways approaching the crash scene this morning.
As well as delays on the M60 in both directions, there are queues on the M62 westbound, tailing back to junction 19 near Heywood.
There are also delays on the M61 southbound as it approaches the M60.
'Severe delays'
Drivers are being warned to expect 'severe delays' on the M60 following a collision this morning.
An overturned vehicle has led to a lane being closed on the clockwise carriageway near junction 17.
Queues are tailing back from Prestwich to junction 12 at the Eccles Interchange.
There are also delays on the anticlockwise carriageway as drivers pass the scene.
Updates will follow in this blog as soon as they are available.
