Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Charlotte Dobson

Lorry collides with bridge on M66 causing long tailbacks

A lorry has collided with a bridge on the M66, causing long tailbacks.

The HGV struck Hill's Lane Bridge on the M66 near junction 4 earlier this afternoon.

Three out of four north-bound lanes have been closed while the vehicle is recovered.

Read more: 'She was a lovely lady...' mum-of-two stabbed to death in Stalybridge named as friends pay tribute

The collision has caused almost four miles of tailbacks as a result of lane closures.

Drivers have been warned of delays of up to 40 minutes.

A spokesperson for Highways England said: "Three of the four lanes are currently closed after a lorry hit Hill’s Lane Bridge.

"Recovery is currently in progress. This has caused around 3.8 miles of congestion, with journey delays of around 41 minutes."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.