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M6 Delays and Congestion as Lanes Reopens After Lorry Crash in Lancashire
- On Thursday, October 15, 2026, emergency services closed the M60 in both directions between J17 Prestwich and J18 Simister following a 'concern for welfare' incident, disrupting traffic across Greater Manchester during the morning rush hour.
- Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a person on a bridge near the M60, with firefighters remaining on scene for around three hours and 25 minutes alongside Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service.
- National Highways diverted traffic through Prestwich via A56 Bury New Road, A6044 Sheepfoot Lane, and A576 Middleton Road, while drivers faced delays exceeding 30 minutes with three miles of congestion on approach.
- The woman involved was safely secured with officers, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson confirmed, and closures on the M60 and Bury Old Road were expected to reopen shortly following the emergency response.
- Compounding regional network issues, a separate crash on the M60 near Stockport caused additional heavy traffic, with motorists facing further delays of around 34 minutes between Birchwood and Eccles Interchange.
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