Overview
- Greater Manchester Police said 81 motorists drove on the M60 hard shoulder between junctions 17 and 16 during a closure and will receive letters after their actions hindered additional emergency vehicles.
- A five-vehicle collision on the M56 westbound between junctions 12 and 14 caused around 10 miles of queues and two-hour delays before clearing by 10am, with Cheshire Police reporting no injuries.
- North Yorkshire Police and National Highways closed the A64 near York in both directions after a 3.15am van–HGV crash, with diversions in place while emergency services worked at the scene.
- Cleveland Police confirmed no injuries or arrests after a collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough involving an Arriva X12 bus and a car, with the ambulance service assessing one patient at the scene and lanes reopening.
- Essex authorities dealt with two London-bound A12 multi-vehicle crashes near Witham and Chelmsford, with three people taken to hospital with minor injuries, barrier damage reported, and long delays during road closures.