A stretch of the M67 in Tameside has been closed tonight after a crash.
There has been a collision on the westbound carriageway near the exit slip road at junction 3 for Hyde, Highways England said.
There has also been a spillage following the incident they added.
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Police and traffic officers are on the scene.
No further details have yet been released and is not yet known if anyone has been injured.
The motorway has now been closed westbound between junctions 3 and 4.
A diversion that takes drivers down the A57 is currently in place.
"Delays are likely on approach to the closures, with additional journey times also expected on diversion routes" Highways England added.
"If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.
"Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. "
Transport for Greater Manchester said: "Road closed due to a road traffic collision.
"Solid Triangle diversion route in place."
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