Site visitors is being held on the M62.
M62 visitors is constructing (Picture: NH)
Site visitors on the M62 has been stopped after a hearth broke out close to Milnrow, Larger Manchester. Drivers are going through main delays after a car caught fireplace on the eastbound carriageway shortly after junction 21.
Emergency providers had been referred to as to the scene close to Milnrow at round 10.40am. Site visitors was quickly held whereas crews handled the incident and assessed the car. Lanes have since begun to reopen, however restrictions stay in place.
Queues are stretching again in the direction of junction 20 at Rochdale, with congestion additionally affecting surrounding routes. Motorists are being warned to permit further time for his or her journeys this morning. The reason for the hearth has not but been confirmed.
3 days in the past11:33 Catherine Mackinlay
One lane of 4 closed
One lane of 4 is at present closed on the M62 in Larger Manchester eastbound between J21 Milnrow and J22 Denshaw as a result of a automobile fireplace.
Site visitors is passing in 3 lanes.
1 lane of 4 is at present closed on the #M62 in #GreaterManchester eastbound between J21 #Milnrow and J22 #Denshaw as a result of a automobile fireplace. Site visitors is passing in 3 lanes.
Please take carte previous the scene. 30 minute delays so enable further time on your journey. pic.twitter.com/xkvULzKFOv
— Nationwide Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) February 18, 2026
3 days in the past11:23 Catherine Mackinlay
Site visitors halted
Lengthy queues are increase previous junction 20 at Rochdale on the eastbound aspect after visitors was stopped on the M62 eastbound close to junction 21 of the M62 at Milnrow.
Experiences coming in to this point are that that is the rsults of a car fireplace.
Delays have additionally been reported on the alternative carriageway.
We are going to convey you extra updates as they arrive.
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