Car accident blocks M62 near Manchester in rush hour
A car accident left a stretch of the M62 near Simister blocked through rush hour this morning. Motorists were advised to avoid the area for fear of severe delays and further road traffic accidents occurring.
The car crash took place at 4.30am, and police were called to handle the scene. When they arrived they found that the vehicles involved were a road traffic management vehicle and a recovery vehicle. Dealing with the aftermath of the car accident took a number of hours.
One man had suffered personal injury to his leg, and another had suffered cuts, bruises and whiplash. Any witnesses to this car accident are asked to call the Greater Manchester Police on 0161 872 5050.
*A replacement vehicle can usually be supplied within 4-6 working hours, where there is an admission of liability from the other person’s insurance company. If this person is not known, their insurance details are not known, they are uninsured or there is a potential dispute over who caused the accident, a replacement vehicle cannot be provided.
