Horror crash on M62 shuts motorway after police chase with heavy delays

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Police were called to Wilson Avenue, Swinton following reports of a vehicle theft - the car overturned after it was pursued by police and then collided with Greater Manchester Police’s tactical unit car

A major UK motorway was closed after a crash involving multiple vehicles. The M62 was shut following a crash after a high speed police chase.

Police attended Wilson Avenue, Swinton, at around 10.30am following reports of a vehicle theft. The car overturned after it was pursued by police and then collided with Greater Manchester Police’s tactical unit cars.

Emergency services vehicles quickly surrounded the site with traffic halted along the M62 between J26 near Cleckheaton and J27 for Birstall in the eastbound direction, reports The Express.

Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: "Officers pursued the vehicle on to the M62 working alongside officers from West Yorkshire Police.

"The offending vehicle then collided with GMP TAU vehicles between Junction 26 and Junction 27 on the M62, causing damage to them."

The vehicle was pursued by a helicopter but failed to stop. An 18-year-old man has been arrested.

National Highways said as of 4.30pm on Saturday that 30-minute delays remain after all lanes had reopened.

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