POLICE are warning of heavy delays around the Bury area on Monday following an accident near junction two of the northbound M66.
The junction has been closed in both directions. Diversions have been put in place, but there is now serious congestion around Bury.
An HGV has overturned spilling its load onto the carriageway. The substance is not believed to be toxic, but the clean up operation is expected to take
several hours.
The driver of the lorry suffered chest injuries and has been taken to Fairfield hospital.
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