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M60 remains shut after eight-vehicle crash

Sarah Spina-Matthews
BBC News, Manchester
National Highways A lorry has crashed partially through a motorway central reservation barrier. There are metal barrels and debris all over the opposite carriageway. Another lorry has also crashed into the barrier on that side of the motorway.National Highways
Police called to the scene found a huge amount of debris and several crashed vehicles

Part of the M60 remains shut in both directions after an eight-vehicle pile up, National Highways has said.

The road has been shut for hours after the crash involving three lorries, two cars and a van at about 11:30 BST and is not expected to reopen between junctions one and 25 until 02:30 at the earliest.

A clean-up operation to remove the debris, spilled diesel and several barrels of beer which fell from one of the vehicles is underway, alongside efforts to repair the central reservation.

Drivers have been told to use signposted diversions between junction 25 for the Bredbury Interchange and junction 1 for the Pyramid Roundabout in Stockport.

National Highways A blue-and-red Scania lorry with damage to its front has come to rest lying across all three lanes of a motorway. The road is covered in liquid and debris. National Highways
Debris, fuel and barrels of beer have spilled over the M60

National Highways said one lorry had driven through the central reservation and hit several lamp posts, while another had shed its load of beer barrels.

The North West Ambulance Service said three people had been taken to hospital for further treatment, while six others were assessed for minor injuries.

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