M62 westbound closed, oil/diesel spillage due to multiple vehicle collisions with a detached bus prop shaft, delaying traffic, arrest made, cleanup ongoing.

The M62 remains closed westbound between J7 (Rainhill) and J6 (M57) following a large oil/diesel spillage caused by multiple vehicles hitting a prop shaft detached from a bus. Severe delays lasting up to an hour remain, with traffic released from the blocked area. A driver has been arrested for 'endangering road users'. Cleanup operations are ongoing. A National Highways spokesperson advises of an hour delay on approach.

January 30, 2024
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