The M60 near Stockport Pyramid remains closed following an eight-vehicle crash yesterday morning (Monday 7 July).

The incident took place around 11.30am, and the road has remained closed since then until this morning (Tuesday 8 July) as crews work to clear the road in a massive clean-up operation.

Fortunately, nobody sustained serious injuries in the crash.

The incident involved several heavy goods vehicles, cars, and a van.

One of the lorries had crossed through the central motorway barrier and had struck several lamp columns.

Another of the lorries had also shed its load of beer barrels onto the motorway, causing further carnage.

Further still, fuel tanks were ruptured in the collision which left diesel spread across the carriageway in both directions.

Diversions remain in place, and some public transport services are also expected to be delayed and / or diverted.

In a statement on social media, a spokesperson for the Bee Network said: "Due to the closure of the M60 between J25 and J1, and increased congestion on nearby routes, some bus services are on diversion.

"Additionally, road and bus users in Stockport and Tameside may experience delays.

"Check if your journey is affected: https://ow.ly/WsMl50WlOPe."

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