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🕐 Last verified 12 Mar, 11:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM60
DirectionAnti-clockwise
RegionNorth West
CountySalford District
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedThu 12 Mar, 08:56
Cleared11:05
Lasted2h 8m
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-23923270
Views123

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What National Highways say

M60 anti-clockwise between J17 and J16 | Anti-Clockwise | Accident

Location : The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J17 and J15 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:15 and 11:30 on 12 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 12 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 1 hour against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.

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Is the M60 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 11:05 UK time on Thu 12 Mar. See the M60 right now.

What happened on the M60 on 12 Mar 2026?

Crash on the M60 anti-clockwise J17 to J16 in Salford District, reported at 08:56 UK time on Thu 12 Mar. Cleared at 11:05.

How long did it last?

2h 8m, from 08:56 UK time on Thu 12 Mar.

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