Drivers heading to Manchester face a 40-minute delay, with four-mile queues forming behind Merseyside at junction six. In a Twitter post, a National Highways Northwest spokesman wrote: “Two lanes (out of three) are closed on the M62 heading east between J7 (St Helens) and J8 (for Warrington) due to a multi-vehicle collision. “Emergency services are on hand. There is a 40-minute approach delay, with four congestion miles.” READ MORE: “I work 80% of my hours with 100% pay” – what is it really like to work four days a week North West Highway police say emergency services are on the scene after the collision. Further details on the nature of the conflict have not yet been confirmed. Emergency services in Cheshire and Merseyside have been approached for comment. This is a live event. Follow the latest updates below.
