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M60 closed near Prestwich after multi-vehicle crash saw two rushed to hospital

Sunday, 4 January 2026 17:25

By David Murphy

Credit: National Highways

Traffic halted and delays expected following collision between junctions 16 and 17

Police and emergency crews are responding to a crash which has brought the M60 to a standstill between junctions 16 and 17 on the clockwise carriageway near Prestwich.

Traffic has been held since around 7.25pm following reports of a collision involving multiple vehicles on the stretch between the M61 Swinton Interchange (J15) and Whitefield (J17).

20:15

David Murphy

ALL LANES NOW OPEN on the #M60 in #GreaterManchester clockwise between J16 and J17 #Prestwich following a collision. @gmpolice

Have a safe onward journey. pic.twitter.com/JeL83SXx90
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) January 4, 2026

20:04

David Murphy

Traffic has now been released.

Expect delays whilst the queues clear.

19:55

David Murphy

All traffic being temporarily held and queueing traffic due to accident on M60 clockwise from J15 M61 J1 (Swinton Interchange) to J17 A56 Bury New Road (Prestwich / Whitefield).

Source: INRIX

19:48

David Murphy

The carriageway closest to the camera is Clockwise.

19:35

David Murphy

The carriageway closest to the camera is Anticlockwise.

19:20

David Murphy

The #M60 in #GreaterManchester is blocked clockwise between J16 and J17 #Prestwich due to a collision. Emergency services are on scene. @gmpolice

Please allow extra time for your journey and consider alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/AP9kCVwTbo
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) January 4, 2026

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