Delays on M62 as car crashes through safety barrier and down embankment

Motorists are experiencing delays on the M62 after a crashed through safety barriers and down an embankment.
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The crash has happened on the westbound carriageway between junction 26 and junction 25 at around 10.30am today.

Highways England has confirmed that lane one is currently closed.

Traffic officers are currently at the scene as they direct traffic and put in the road closures.

Recovery of the vehicle is underway.

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