M60 closed: Drivers face rush hour chaos as major motorway shut after horror crash

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The M60 has now reopened and delays have eased.

Pictures show lengthy delays earlier today following the fatal crash on the M60.

Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision this morning (Thursday 25 September, at 5:35am) on the M60 motorway, clockwise between Junction 8 for Carrington and Junction 9 for Trafford Park.

"A single vehicle, described as a gold Renault, is believed to have entered the motorway at Junction 8 and then collided with the central reservation.

"The driver of this vehicle 62 has since sadly died from his injuries.

"Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit continue their investigation and are asking for anyone with information to please come forward.

"This includes anyone who saw the vehicle driving before the collision, witnessed the incident itself, or have dash cam footage of the incident.

"You can contact the SCIU directly on 0161 856 4741, contact the police on our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 405 of 25/09/2025.

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."

Greater Manchester Police say: "Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit continue their investigation and are asking for anyone with information to please come forward.

"This includes anyone who saw the vehicle driving before the collision, witnessed the incident itself, or have dash cam footage of the incident.

"You can contact the SCIU directly on 0161 856 4741, contact the police on our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 405 of 25/09/2025.

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."

It has been announced that a man died in the crash on the M60 on Thursday morning. 

Police say a gold Renault crashed into the central reservation. The driver, 62, was rushed to hospital but later died.

As reported by the Manchester Evening News, a lorry from Owens Group was used to help police control traffic after the crash.

The company said on social media: "Travel Update. There was an incident on the M60 near Manchester this morning.

"No Owens vehicles were involved. At the request of the police, one of our vehicles assisted with traffic control to help keep everyone safe.

"Our thoughts are with all those affected."

The M60 is now being reopened. However, delays remain and motorists are being advised to leave extra time for their journeys.

Police are carrying out investigation work at the scene of the crash on the M60.

The motorway remains shut and there is no estimated time of reopening.

A live traffic map from the AA shows the closure on the M60. 

A stretch of the M60 remains shut in Greater Manchester. The motorway is closed clockwise between junction 6 for Sale and junction 9 near Trafford Park.

We will continue to keep you updated on the situation.

National Highways has issued a new diversion route for drivers affected by the M60 closure:

Traffic Wales says that the M4 has reopened.

But the M60 remains shut between Junctions 6 and 9.

Things are expected to get back to normal between 2.15pm and 2.30pm.

National Highways says the M60 clockwise between junctions J6 and J9 is still closed.

This is after an RTC involving four vehicles.

The incident is now expected to clear between 7.30pm and 7.45pm.

There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic.

Traffic Wales says the M4 is still closed westbound from J37 Pyle to J38 Margam.

This is "due to accident".

A lorry overturned on the motorway, causing delays.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said:

The MEN reports that parts of Trafford are gridlocked this morning amid the M60 closure.

Roads such as the A56 and A6144 are very busy.

There is also slow traffic in other areas of the M60, near Swinton and Prestwich, as drivers use other parts of the ring road to avoid the closure.

National Highways says the M60 clockwise between junctions J6 and J9 is still closed due to a road traffic collision.

The incident is expected to clear between 3pm and 3.15pm, officials say.

There are currently delays of 50 minutes against expected traffic.

Greater Manchester Police has said that a car crashed into the central reservation between junctions nine and 10 on the M60 earlier this morning.

The driver was taken to hospital, and it is thought that they may have suffered a medical episode prior to the collision.

National Highways says the M60 is still closed clockwise between junctions 6 and 9.

The incident is expected to clear between 1.45pm and 2pm.

There are currently delays of 1 hour against expected traffic, officials say.

Officials say the M4 is closed westbound from J37 Pyle to J38 Margam.

This is "due to accident".

The map below shows where the motorway is shut.

Traffic Wales says the M4 Westbound from J37 Pyle to J38 Margam is closed "due to accident".

This is after it was announced around an hour ago that the eastbound lane had been re-opened.

National Highways says there is congestion on the M60 anticlockwise between junctions J9 and J8

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08.15am and 08.30am, officials said.

They added that there are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

National Highways says the M60 clockwise entry slip at junction J8 is closed.

This is due to a road traffic collision

The event is expected to clear between 10am and 10.15am.

Officials say the eastbound lane on the M4 has reopened.

Earlier, Traffic Wales said there had been a full road closure between J37 Pîl and J38 Margam westbound.

The authority added: "Road closed in both directions. Allow extra time to travel Updates to follow."

CCTV images have shown the situation on the M60 between Junctions 6 and 9.

In one section, one side of the motorway is empty, and there are queues on the other side.

Another photo shows traffic being diverted.

National Highways says the M60 is shut clockwise between junctions J6 and J9 due to a road traffic collision.

The incident is expected to clear between 11.30am and 11.45am.

Normal traffic conditions are expected at the same time, officials add.

There are currently delays of 50 minutes against expected traffic.

An update by traffic monitoring service Inrix read earlier this morning: "All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to accident on M60 clockwise from J8 (Carrington) to J9 A5081 Park Way (Trafford Park).

"All traffic stopped around 06:10."

National Highways says there has been a serious collision.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "We're at the scene of a serious collision on the M4 westbound just prior to junction 38.

"The road is currently closed from junction 37 onwards and from junction 38 eastbound so that emergency services can access the incident.

"It is expected to remain closed for some time; please avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. We're grateful for your patience."