EMERGENCY services are at the scene following a collision on the motorway.

One has been closed due to a collision on the M62, on the roundabout at Junction 18 near Simister Island, which happened around 9.30am this morning.

A Highways England spokesperson said: "The #M62 on the roundabout itself at #J18 (#SimisterIsland #M60 #M66) one lane has been closed due to a collision. Traffic officers & @NWAmbulance are currently at the scene."

A North West Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We currently have an ambulance on the scene. We haven’t taken any patients to hospital yet."

Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for further details.

More to follow.