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M60 lanes closed between junctions 22 and 23 after ‘incident’

Emergency crews attended the M60 near Lumber Lane bridge on Wednesday 28 October, with all lanes closed between junctions 22 and 23.

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M60 lanes closed between junctions 22 and 23 after 'incident'

All lanes on the M60 between junctions 22 and 23 were closed following an ‘incident’ on Wednesday 28 October. Police, firefighters and ambulance crews attended near Lumber Lane bridge.

Photographs showed vehicles being held behind the closure. An enhanced rescue unit appeared to be present, alongside Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service crews. Several fire engines also appeared to be at the scene.

Queues appeared to be growing. At the time of the report, traffic was expected to return to normal at around 11pm on Wednesday 28 October.

The nature of the incident was unclear. Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service had been asked for further details.