Serious crash on the M60 leaves woman injured and motorway closed

A woman has suffered serious injuries after a vehicle overturned during a motorway collision near Stockport. Greater Manchester Police responded to the incident on Wednesday, November 11, following reports of a crash on the clockwise section of the route, which many motorists questioned after asking what has happened on the m60.

The emergency response and subsequent road closures led to severe traffic disruption, creating miles of queues for travellers on the affected stretch. The incident took place around 5.40pm between junctions 26 and 27, involving two vehicles.

According to law enforcement authorities, a silver MG ZS collided with the rear of a black Ford Mondeo as it moved from lane three into lane two. The impact caused the silver vehicle to overturn and come to rest on the main carriageway.

A woman sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized following the overturned vehicle crash on the M60.

Medical personnel treated the injured woman at the hospital for her serious injuries. Authorities confirmed that no arrests have been made in connection with the incident, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exact sequence of events.

Officers from the Roads Policing Unit have urged witnesses or anyone possessing relevant dashcam footage from the time of the collision to assist with the inquiry. Members of the public can reach out through the non-emergency telephone number, use the online LiveChat service, or provide anonymous tips via Crimestoppers.

Why it matters

This incident severely disrupted evening travel on a major motorway network, causing significant delays for numerous commuters and highlighting the ongoing safety concerns on busy regional transport routes.