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🕐 Last verified 12 Oct, 16:34

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Moderate
RoadM602
DirectionWestbound
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedMon 12 Oct, 13:45
Cleared16:34
Lasted2h 48m
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-26225446

Times are UK time.

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M602 - Incident

The M602 westbound between junctions J2 and J1

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Recent M602 incidents

4 incidents and roadworks logged on the M602 in the last 30 days. Times are UK time.

M602 westbound within J1 | Westbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 01:06 link road from M602 J1 westbound to M60 J12 clockwise | Clockwise | CongestionTue 23 Jun, 12:26 link road from M602 J1 westbound to M60 J12 clockwise | Clockwise | CongestionFri 19 Jun, 18:19 link road from M602 J1 westbound to M60 J12 clockwise | Clockwise | CongestionMon 15 Jun, 13:03 link road from M602 J1 westbound to M60 J12 clockwise | Clockwise | CongestionThu 11 Jun, 18:28 link road from M602 J1 westbound to M60 J12 clockwise | Clockwise | CongestionThu 30 Apr, 19:21
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Is the M602 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 16:34 UK time on Mon 12 Oct. See the M602 right now.

What happened on the M602 on 12 Oct 2026?

Crash on the M602 westbound, reported at 13:45 UK time on Mon 12 Oct. Cleared at 16:34.

How long did it last?

2h 48m, from 13:45 UK time on Mon 12 Oct.

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