Several injured after lorry smashes through motorway reservation into six vehicles
Several people are reportedly injured after a lorry has crashed into six vehicles on a major motorway.
The crash has happened on a section of the M60 near Swinton, Greater Manchester, which is closed.
Greater Manchester Police said: ‘We are responding to a collision on the M60 motorway at junction 15 in Swinton involving an HGV crossing the central reservation, into the opposite lane, before going into the embankment.
‘At approximately 7pm this evening (20/03/2025), the HGV crashed into six vehicles.
‘The M60 is closed clockwise and anticlockwise between junction 15 and 16. Several people have been injured and paramedics are on scene.
‘We ask motorists to avoid this section of the M60 this evening. Your patience is appreciated as emergency services continue to provide medical aid and investigate the incident.’
National Highways said: ‘At least one vehicle which has crossed through the central reservation barrier.
‘The road is likely to be closed for some time.’
National Highways added that the section of the motorway is expected to be closed until at least midnight.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: ‘Four people were assessed by colleagues from North West Ambulance Service, and one person is being conveyed to Salford Royal Hospital.
‘Firefighters remain in attendance at this time.’
Suzanne Hayward posted about the crash on X and wrote: ‘Massive crash on M60 between 14 and 15 clockwise.
‘Lorry crashed through central reservation and has gone across motorway and down the embankment on clockwise side.
‘Multiple vehicles, police in attendance. Huge tailbacks and lane closures anti-clockwise.’
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