M61 break down warning

Motorists are being warned of a traffic jam on the M61.

A broken down vehicle has caused a “full block” on the motorway southbound at junction 5 - Wigan, Bolton, Westhoughton - say North West Motorway Police.

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The M61 at junction 5

The incident is between the slip roads and traffic can exit and rejoin the other side.

It happened shortly before 1.45pm.

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