Part of the M62 motorway is closed this morning following a crash. The motorway, which connects Liverpool and Manchester, is shut on the westbound carriageway between Junction 8 at Burtonwood and Junction 7 at Rainhill Stoops after a collision involving a single car.
Incident Details
National Highways has confirmed that the vehicle left the carriageway during the incident. Emergency services are currently at the scene. Motorists should expect lengthy delays as traffic is already building in the area.
What We Know So Far
- The crash happened this morning on the M62 westbound.
- The closure is between Junction 8 (Burtonwood) and Junction 7 (Rainhill).
- One car was involved, and it left the carriageway.
- Emergency services are on site.
- Significant delays are expected.
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