M66 closed for more than an hour near Edenfield after crash

The M66 near Edenfield <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i>
The M66 near Edenfield (Image: Google Maps)
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The M66 was closed this afternoon due to a multi-vehicle crash between Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

Emergency services were in attendance between J1 and the A56/A680 and the A676 earlier this afternoon following the crash near Edenfield.

The road was closed for a significant portion of the afternoon with delays of around 10 minutes heading north.

Lancashire Police were contacted for information but a spokesperson said it was a matter for Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

GMP are yet to respond.

North West Ambulance Service were unable to provide any further information.

 

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