Commuters are facing delays on the M60 near Oldham after a three vehicle collision during rush hour.
Traffic has been described as 'slow moving' between junction 21, Middleton and 22 anticlockwise after a crash between three cars.
Police, ambulance and fire crews attended the scene shortly after 4.30pm.
It is believed one person had been trapped inside a vehicle but managed to remove themselves before the fire service arrived.
A number of passengers are being treated at the scene by paramedics. It is not yet clear if any have been taken to hospital.
The cars involved are thought to be a Suzuki, Lexus and Hyundai.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "We received a call at 4.36pm to reports of an RTC involving three vehicles on the hard shoulder.
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"One person was reported trapped inside the vehicle but has since self released from the vehicle and being assessed by a paramedic at the scene.
