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Long delays on M60 after motorway closed in both directions due to police incident
Overview
A section of the M60 in Greater Manchester has been closed in both directions between Junction 17 at Prestwich and Junction 18 at Simister Island due to a police incident. Emergency services, including Greater Manchester Police, the North West Ambulance Service, and fire crews, are at the scene, resulting in delays of over 30 minutes and three miles of congestion.
Key points
- A section of the M60 is closed in both directions between Junction 17 (Prestwich) and Junction 18 (Simister Island).
- The closure was caused by an ongoing police incident.
- Greater Manchester Police, the North West Ambulance Service, and fire crews are responding at the scene.
- Drivers are facing delays of more than 30 minutes and three miles of congestion on the approach.