Smoke billowing across M62 following crash near Eccles

The car can be seen in flames following the incident around half 12 this afternoon.

Author: Ellie LinfordPublished 11th Nov 2019
Last updated 27th Nov 2023

A crash on the M62 has left a car in flames on the carriageway.

It's causing huge delays, with traffic tailing back miles in both directions, and backing up on to the M6.

A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service says they were called at 12.47pm following reports of a collision, and no-one's believed to be hurt.

Black smoke has been spotted filling the carriageway, following the collision which left a car in flames.

Highways England are advising people to plan ahead to avoid the disruption.