Police, fire crews and paramedics are at the scene
The M61 has been taped off this afternoon following a major collision that saw a car burst into flames. Police and paramedics are at the scene on the northbound carriageway at junction four for Farnworth .
Greater Manchester Police confirmed the crash involved three vehicles, with one later erupting into flames in the middle of the motorway. No injuries have been reported.Drone images given to the M.E.N this afternoon show the car engulfed in flames after a crash on the M61 this afternoon.Pictures shared by fire crews this afternoon show the moment a car burst into flames on the M61.
Police confirmed they were called to the collision at around 2.40pm, in which one car erupted into flames.Delays of over 45 minutes as emergency services remain at sceneThe latest update from Inrix confirms the carriageway is closed this afternoon.BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans' same complaint about Dr Punam Krishan and Gorka Marquez’s show first
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