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M60 fully closed in both directions due to overturned lorry in Storm Franklin gales
‘Please seek an alternative route. Strong rain & high winds with storm Franklin’
Part of the M60 motorway is closed in both directions this morning after a lorry overturned.
The North West woke up to yet more strong winds and rain, as Storm Franklin became the latest storm to batter the UK.
The LGV overturned in strong winds, although motorway police have reported there’s no injuries.
Currently, the motorway is closed on Barton Bridge between junction 10 for the Trafford Centre and junction 11 for Liverpool Road.
Emergency services are urging everyone to avoid the area, with traffic being diverted from the scene.
TfGM said: “FULL CLOSURE on M60 between J10 and J11, in both directions, due to an overturned vehicle.
“Please seek an alternative route. Strong rain & high winds with storm Franklin.
“Remember: Lights on! Wipers on! & Take extra care! #TfGMTraffic.”
North West Motorway Police added: ” Due to an overturned LGV we have a full closure on the M60 Barton Bridge J10 to J11 – Thankfully – no injuries reported – all traffic being taken off at J11 and J10 #TakeCare.”