Four-vehicle crash near Swinton led to one injured

Today, Saturday, May 16, four vehicles were involved in a collision along the M60 between junction 12 and Junction 13 (Swinton).

According to National Highways, earlier in the day one of the four lanes were closed along the stretch of motorway while recovery took place.

Motorists faced delays of up to 45 minutes and at around 5:30pm the congestion began to clear.

Four fire engines attended the scene at around 3:25pm, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue (GMFRS) said.

One male casualty was assessed at the scene and firefighters left after around 45 minutes.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 3.25pm on Saturday 16 May, four fire appliances from across Greater Manchester were called to attend a road traffic collision involving four vehicles on the M60 between junctions 12 and 13.

“Crews arrived quickly and made the area safe. One male casualty was assessed by North West Ambulance Service at the scene.

“Firefighters departed after approximately 45 minutes at the scene.”

North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) have been contacted for comment.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said injuries appeared to be ‘walking wounded’ aside from ‘a suspected fractured ankle’.