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🕐 Last verified 13 Mar, 01:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM66
DirectionSouthbound
RegionNorth West
CountyRochdale District
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedThu 12 Mar, 23:56
ClearedFri 13 Mar, 01:05
Lasted1h 8m
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather🌧️ Dense drizzle
ReferenceREF-23985149
Views155

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What National Highways say

M66 southbound between J2 and J3 | Southbound | Accident

Location : The M66 southbound between junctions J2 and J3 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 13 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 13 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

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Is the M66 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 01:05 UK time on Fri 13 Mar. See the M66 right now.

What happened on the M66 on 12 Mar 2026?

Crash on the M66 southbound J2 to J3 in Rochdale District, reported at 23:56 UK time on Thu 12 Mar. Cleared at 01:05 on Fri 13 Mar.

How long did it last?

1h 8m, from 23:56 UK time on Thu 12 Mar.

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