A CRASH on the M62 has led to tailbacks and long delays for motorists.

Traffic reports state that the accident happened earlier on the hard shoulder on M62 Eastbound between J8 Burtonwood Road and J9 A49 (Winwick). 

There is congestion on M62 to Junction 6 of the M57 / A5080 / A5300 Knowsley Expressway (Tarbock Island).

All lanes, however have been re-opened after earlier closures.