Crash and flooding causing motorway delays

Drivers are experiencing long rush hour delays after part of the M66 in Greater Manchester was closed following a crash with part of the road flooded near Ramsbottom.

It is shut between Junction 1 and the A56 following a collision, which occurred around 06:15 GMT on the southbound carriageway, but the northbound side was also closed for a short time.

National Highways has warned drivers: "The M66 southbound in Greater Manchester is closed southbound between the A56/A676 (Edenfield) and J1 (Walmersley) due to a multi-vehicle collision and flooding on the carriageway."

It added: "As a result of the collision there is also significant central reservation barrier damage."

It added: "National Highways Traffic Officers and Area Teams are on scene working to clear the flood water.

"The barrier damage will be assessed and repaired once the flood water has cleared."

Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.