Major M61 delays after five-vehicle collision leads to five miles of congestion

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Sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter to get the top stories direct to your inbox A five-vehicle collision on the M61 has led to almost five miles of slow moving traffic.

The accident, between four cars and a van, resulted in one lane being closed. It took place on the M61 Southbound between Junction 4 and 3 - and there is congestion leading up to Junction 6 to Horwich. READ MORE: Drain has been leaking 'raw sewage' and 'solid waste' down residential street for a YEAR There are also minor delays on the A6 as people take diversions away from the accident.

The road re-opened at 5.35pm after the road was fully blocked after the accident for 30 minutes. A spokesperson from the North West Ambulance Service said that one ambulance was called