Motorists are experiencing significant delays on the M62 due to a recent accident near Junction 27 Gildersome. The crash has led to the closure of the hard shoulder run-off route as vehicles await recovery.

According to INRIX, there is queueing traffic and one lane closed on the M62 Westbound at J27 M621 (Gildersome) due to the accident. The usual live lane on the hard shoulder is currently unavailable.

Traffic maps indicate that the M62 has now returned to normal following the earlier incident near J27 M621 (Gildersome). The crash occurred on the shoulder, typically used as a live lane during peak hours.

The AA travel update reports that the crash took place on the hard shoulder, which functions as a live lane during rush hour. AA travel news received notification of the accident shortly after 8 am this morning.

The crash is causing disruptions to westbound traffic at Junction 27 Gildersome, with the hard shoulder run-off route closed. INRIX reiterates the presence of queueing traffic and a closed lane due to the accident on the M62 Westbound at J27 M621 (Gildersome), where the hard shoulder remains shut.