M62 traffic LIVE: Chaos on major UK motorway after horror double lorry crash

Congestion is back to J10 on the westbound side of the M62. Long delays remain due to the closure between J9 and J7.

There are also queues on the northbound M6 leading up to the junction with the M62 and past the incident to New Boston.

These are the full diversion routes, according to National Highways:

Diverted traffic is advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbol:

Exit the M62 westbound at J9At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and follow the A49 southbound until the A574 roundaboutAt the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and follow the A574 roundabout until the Westbrook Way Roundabout

Diverted traffic at this point is advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol:

At Burtonwood Road/Westbrook Way Roundabout, take third exit onto Whittle Avenue southbound and follow for 0.6km.At Whittle Avenue/Malvern Close Roundabout, take third exit onto Lingley Green Avenue westbound and follow for 2.2km (pass through 4 roundabouts).At Lingley Green Avenue/A57 junction, turn right onto A57 westbound and follow for 5.6KmAt A57/M62 J7 roundabout, take second exit and rejoin M62 westbound.

Cheshire Police have left scene six hours after this morning's three-vehicle crash on the M62.

National Highways contractors are in the final stages of the clean up process.

The road remains closed and drivers are told to expect delays.

The repairs have been carried out on the eastbound side. Westbound of the M62 remains SHUT from J9 to J7.

Investigations are ongoing on the scene.

National Highways said: "Drivers in the North West are advised that a section of the M62 is expected to remain closed into this afternoon following a serious collision in Cheshire.

"National Highways was alerted to the collision involving one car and two HGVs on the westbound carriageway between Junctions 9 (Warrington) and 8 (Burtonwood) at 5.30am on Thursday, 11 July 2024.

"Emergency services are at the scene and work to recover the vehicles underway, but this is expected to take considerable time.

"Heavy congestion is likely, and drivers are advised to find an alternative route.

"The motorway has been closed westbound between Junction 9 (Warrington) and Junction 7 (Rainhill Stoops)."

National Highways said the crash on the M62 westbound earlier involved two lorries and a car.

It has not yet been confirmed whether anyone has been left seriously injured.

Images from National Highways traffic cams show traffic on the M62.

Cheshire Roads Police are beginning a "comprehensive investigation and complex recovery operation", according to National Highways.

There are currently delays of 45 minutes with traffic being turned around due to the road remaining shut more than three hours after the incident.

Our travel partner, INRIX, said: "M62 Westbound closed, severe delays due to accident, two lorries and a car involved from J9 A49 Newton Road (Winwick) to J7 A57 Warrington Road (Rainhill Stoops).

"Congestion to J6 (M57 Tarbock Island) for the eastbound traffic, and back past J10 (M6 Croft Interchange) for westbound. Also affecting routes through Warrington, Winwick, Bold Heath and northbound traffic on the M6 up to J23 (Haydock).

"One lane remains closed on the eastbound carriageway due to an earlier accident. Ongoing since around 05:00 this morning. Cameras show that trapped traffic is currently being released.

"Diversion - Via the A49 Winwick Road through Warrington then the A57 Warrington Road through Great Sankey to the Rainhill Stoops Interchange to re-join at J7."

There are 'severe delays' on the M62 westbound this morning after the crash.

The closure is expected to remain in place through the morning as emergency crews continue to work on the scene.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "Drivers in the North West are advised that the M62 is closed following a serious collision in Cheshire.

"National Highways was alerted to the collision involving one car and two HGVs on the westbound carriageway between Junctions 9 (Warrington) and 8 (Burtonwood) at 5.30am on Thursday 11 July 2024.

"Emergency services are in attendance and the carriageway is likely to remain closed through the peak morning period. Heavy congestion is likely and drivers are advised to find an alternative route.

"One lane of the M62 is also closed on both carriageways between Junctions 7 and 8 following an earlier collision during which the barrier sustained damage."

A traffic cam on the M62 shows the queues which have been growing since the crash this morning.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue confirmed they are on the scene of the crash.

They confirmed the incident involved two lorries and a car.

Crews are working to rescue people trapped at the scene, a spokesperson added.

There is now also a lane closure in place on the eastbound side of the M62 between J7 and J8.

The entrance sliproad at J8 westbound will also remain shut for emergency crews at the scene.

An updated statement from National Highways reads: "Drivers in the North West are advised that the M62 is closed following a serious collision in Cheshire.

"National Highways was alerted to the collision involving one car and two HGVs on the westbound carriageway between Junctions 9 (Warrington) and 8 (Burtonwood) at 5.30am on Thursday 11 July 2024.

"Emergency services are in attendance and the carriageway is likely to remain closed through the peak morning period.

"Heavy congestion is likely and drivers are advised to find an alternative route.

"One lane of the M62 is also closed on both carriageways between Junctions 7 and 8 following an earlier collision during which the barrier sustained damage."

Diverted traffic is advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbol:

There are long delays building on the westbound side of the M62 up to the closure.

The closure is in place through Cheshire, with traffic heading from Manchester to Liverpool affected.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning to drivers to avoid the area.

The road between Manchester and Liverpool has been closed following a crash between two lorries and a car.

National Highways said on X (formerly Twitter): "All emergency services are on scene and this closure is likely to remain in place throughout the morning."

The M62 is closed westbound between junctions eight and nine near Burtonwood in Cheshire.

There are diversion routes which will be in place throughout the morning, according to National Highways.

Good morning from London. Express.co.uk will bring you all the latest on the partial closure of the M62 in Cheshire.