M62 closed in both directions Junction 22 Rishworth Moor to Junction 21 Milnrow after collision

The M62 is closed in both directions on the border of West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester following a serious collision.

Emergency services were called to the incident, between J22 for Rishworth Moor near Sowerby Bridge and J21 Sir Isaac Newton Way at Milnrow after a serious collision involving at least two cars.

One of the cars overturned and came to rest on its roof on the eastbound carriageway and a significant amount of debris landed on the westbound carriageway. 

All emergency services attended the scene. 

North West Motorway Police Group are carrying out complex investigation work. National Highways Traffic Officers and service providers are also on scene. 

There is congestion to J20 for Rochdale on the eastbound side, the A640 Elizabeth Road and roads through Denshaw including the A640 Huddersfield Road and A672 Oldham Road as traffic diverts around the closure.

The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours this morning. 

More to follow.

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