Photographs taken at the scene show near white-out conditions. Two vehicles have just been recovered, with one other still at the scene waiting to be moved. If you're running low on fuel, you can find the nearest and cheapest place to top up. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 1 May 2023. Traffic Officers and emergency services are on scene. pic.twitter.com/0jrcpixe0Y, Multi-vehicle RTC on the southbound side of the #M66 between #J2 & #J3 near #Bury & #Pilsworth.Police are aware.Check with @HighwaysNWEST for further details.Delays are expected - please allow extra journey time if heading this way.Please follow #TfGMTraffic. The full story on this incident can be found HERE. The M66 motorway has been partially blocked after reports of a 'multi-vehicle collision'. End of twitter post by North West Motorway Police. PC Karl Horner said: "Officers and emergency services worked tirelessly to try and clear the scene and create a safe route for drivers and passengers. Man who died in M62 crash 'never said a bad word to anyone', Two people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, Why Man City ignored fan requests and put season ticket prices up despite record profit, Manchester City announced season ticket prices for the 2022/23 prices on Friday and supporters were quick to spot they would have to pay more, Every single 'outstanding' school in Greater Manchester, according to Ofsted, The schools given the highest rating across the area, The cowboy builder added to the UK's 'most wanted' list, Steven Fidler is wanted by several police forces across the UK, Pregnant GMP officer who begged to keep her job dismissed after 'terrible lapse in judgement', PC Jarmila Kocanova said she 'genuinely regrets' her actions, Heartbreack as 'beautiful' mum, 31, who felt unwell after returning from holiday died 'suddenly', 'I don't regret being an older mum - it meant I got to party in my 20s', Samantha Heathcock says she has no regrets about having children later in life. Customer service: info@traffic-update.co.uk Helpline: 020 3137 1277 (SMS enquiries only). "Two people have been taken to hospital and a third person received treatment at the scene. North West Ambulance Service have reported '20 walking wounded patients' after the smash. "Information can also be reported online at www.gmp.police.uk. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. People involved are being treated at the scene by paramedics as required. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community. M60 Traffic Update: Latest News, Delays and Travel Advice M606 Bradford traffic updates as police shut motorway with air An accident on the M66 is causing long tailbacks to the Edenfield Bypass of up to 90 minutes. The crash happened on the southbound carriageway between junctions 2 for Bury and 3 for Pilsworth. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Service operated by: CliqTo Ltd, 1 Brassey Rd, Old Potts Way, Shrewsbury. Man fighting for his life after horror M66 smash as motorway shut for The M66 remains closed this morning after a serious crash left a person fighting for their life and two others injured. Report an Accident; M66 North West Accident Reports. The M.E.N has contacted GMP for an updated statement on this incident this morning. All traffic was stopped after the two-car smash. M6 closed to recover lorry that lost wheels in crash as motorway A crash between two cars happened just before 8pm between junction 3 for Pilsworth Interchange and junction 4 for Simister Island. Traffic is also queuing on the M60 back to junction 10 and is slow on routes through Whitefield and Bury. Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) confirmed that there were no injuries from the crash. The M65 motorway has become a crucial artery for traffic in the region, with average daily traffic on the motorway in 2020 estimated to be around 81,000 vehicles. M66 remains closed after crash leaves person fighting for life and A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "This evening on the M66 in Bury a serious road traffic collision between two cars has injured three people, one critically.". Congestion to the A56 Haslingden Bypass.