Traffic is building up on the A666 and M61 following a crash this afternoon (Friday, April 25).
The incident took place at Kearsley roundabout on the M61 towards Bolton.
According to a traffic monitoring tool, the A666 St Peter's Way is partially blocked with congestion also affecting the M60.
The crash was first reported at around 3pm and delays continue in the area as a result.
Inrix says: "A666 St Peters Way Northbound partially blocked, queueing traffic due to accident at M61 (Kearsley roundabout). Congestion to back onto the M60."
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Six vehicles involved in crash on St Peter's Way
Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a crash involving six vehicles on St Peter's Way in Bolton. Two people were treated by North West Ambulance Service.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At just after 1.45pm today (Friday 25 April), fire crews were called to reports of a road traffic collision on St Peter’s Way in Bolton.
“One fire engine from Bolton Central Community Fire Station attended the incident which involved six vehicles.
“The crew arrived quickly and worked with Greater Manchester Police to make the vehicles and the area safe. Two people were treated at the scene by colleagues from North West Ambulance service.
“Firefighters were in attendance for approximately one hour”.
Crash causes rush hour delays
This is what impact the crash has had on the area, according to the AA.
