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What happened

The M61 in Greater Manchester is closed southbound between J4 (M60/ A666) near Bolton and J2 due to a lorry fire and oil spillage.

RoadM61
SeveritySevere
StatusCleared
DirectionSouthbound
Started07:51, 24 Sep 2026
Cleared14:12, 24 Sep 2026
Lasted6h 21m

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M61 — M61 - Collision Full details: https://uktrafficupdates.uk/traffic/incidents/26223797-m61-collision/

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