Lorry Crash Causes 'Severe Delays' on M62
- A lorry struck the railings on the bridge above the M62 at junction 9 near Newton Road, Winwick, leading to the closure of the motorway in both directions early on June 13, 2025.
- The crash caused a large diesel fuel spillage onto the carriageway below the A49 Winwick Road bridge, leading to emergency road surface repairs and the shutdown of the motorway for several hours.
- Contractors are working on clearing the fuel spillage while traffic is heavily congested, with queues stretching eastbound to junction 7 and westbound to junction 10 .
- Cheshire Police have confirmed that the M62 near Warrington will remain closed for an extended period, and drivers are being urged to steer clear of the area due to heavy congestion causing delays of up to an hour.
- The incident has caused widespread traffic disruption and highlighted the importance of the route between Greater Manchester and Merseyside during the Friday morning rush hour.
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