The M62 westbound is closed causing severe delays.
The motorway has been blocked due to debris on the road and an oil spillage from J7 A57 Warrington Road (Rainhill Stoops) to J6 M57 J1 (Tarbock Island).
National Highways reports that a number of vehicles hit a metal object in the road.
A spokesperson said: "A significant clear-up operation will be ongoing throughout the morning."
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Key Events
Ellen Kirwin
Severe delays due to emergency repairs
There are severe delays due to emergency repairs, debris on road and oil spillage from J7 A57 Warrington Road (Rainhill Stoops) to J6 M57 J1 (Tarbock Island).
Congestion to past J8 (Warrington West).
The M62 has been closed since 8am today.
Ellen Kirwin
Incident information from National Highways
Location The M62 westbound between junctions J7 and J6
Reason Road traffic collision
Status Currently Active
Time To Clear The event is expected to clear between 12:45 and 13:00 on 30 January 2024
Return To Normal Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 30 January 2024
Delay There are currently delays of 1 hour against expected traffic
Previous Reason Following an earlier obstruction involving debris in road
Ellen Kirwin
Image of traffic on the M62
Ellen Kirwin
Prop shaft became detached from a bus
National Highways reports that the closure remains in place.
A spokesperson said: "The M62 in Merseyside remains closed westbound between J7 (Rainhill) & J6 (M57) due to a large oil spillage caused by a number of vehicles hitting a prop shaft which became detached from a bus.
"Clear-up works will be ongoing for some time. There's an hour delay on approach."
KEY EVENT
One person arrested
A spokesperson for North West Motorway Police said: "One person [has been] arrested for endangering road users."
Ellen Kirwin
Additional traffic to J9 ( Winwick )
M62 westbound is experiencing severe delays due to debris on road and oil spillage from J7 A57 Warrington Road (Rainhill Stoops) to J6 M57 J1 (Tarbock Island).
Congestion to J9 ( Winwick ) with a crash within the queues.
There is also heavy traffic on the eastbound carraigway as drivers slow down to see what is happening.
Ellen Kirwin
Delays of 90 minutes
A spokesperson for National Highways said: "There are currently delays of one and a half hours against expected traffic."
The closure is due to an obstruction involving debris in road , following a crash.
Ellen Kirwin
Delays on opposite side of motorway
North West Motorway police confirmd that there are delays towards Liverpool on the M62 due to people slowing down to see the road closured westbound.
They said: "Due to people slowing down to see what is happening as they pass on the eastbound there are delays on that side back to J6. Please pay attention to the road ahead."
Ellen Kirwin
M62 Westbound closed
M62 Westbound is closed causing severe delays and queueing traffic due to debris on road and oil spillage from J7 A57 Warrington Road (Rainhill Stoops) to J6 M57 J1 (Tarbock Island).
National Highways spokesperson said: "A significant clear-up operation will be ongoing throughout the morning. Please allow extra time."