M62 traffic LIVE: Horror lorry crash closes major UK motorway – five miles of queues

A lorry struck the central reservation on the M62 near Rochdale and Milnrow after its driver reportedly suffered a medical episode, prompting a westbound closure and temporary traffic holds in both directions. Emergency services attended, while motorists faced significant delays on a major route through Greater Manchester.

The incident affected the stretch between Junction 20 at Rochdale and Junction 21 at Milnrow on 15 November. National Highways said the westbound carriageway was closed, while one of three eastbound lanes had reopened; the AA reported delays of 36 minutes, down from an earlier estimate of around 70 minutes.