M66 crash – man ‘receiving medical attention’ police say in update

The motorway is closed in both directions between the A56 at Edenfield and Junction 1 of the M66 at Walmersley.

Traffic is queueing in both directions leading up to the incident.

All emergency services are understood to be on the scene, including the North West Air Ambulance.

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Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a man is receiving medical attention after a van crashed into the central reservation.

The extent of his injuries is currently unknown.

A GMP spokesperson said: “Officers have been called to a collision whereby a van has crashed into the central reservation.

“A man is injured and is receiving medical attention. The extent of his injuries is currently unknown at this time.

“The carriageways have been closed in both directions to allow emergency services to arrive.

“The North West Ambulance Service and the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene.”

Diversions for drivers not yet on the M66 heading south are in place. They should leave the A56 southbound at the A56/A676 roundabout at Edenfield and take the second exit onto the A56 heading south; turn right onto Wood Lane, Whalley Road junction to remain on the A56 and follow for approximately two miles; then continue to the M66 J1 and turn left to rejoin the M66.

National Highways has not yet given any diversion instructions for those heading north.