TWO lanes were closed on the M62 for several hours following a multi-vehcile collision this morning (Monday, August 8).

The incident happened at around 4.30am on the westbound carriageway between junction 8 for Warrington and junction 7 for Widnes.

National Highways said the collision led to a spillage and that resulted in two lanes being closed for several hours.

At the peak of the incident there were more than four miles of congested traffic.

The crash, which involved several vehicles, initially led to the whole of the motorway being blocked.

However, emergency services were able to release the traffic after about an hour - two lanes remained closed to allow the aftermath of the incident to be completely cleared.

The agency provided an update at around 11.30am confirming all lanes had reopened.

There are no delays in the area," they added. 

"Thanks for your patience this morning."