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M60 closed due to serious crash affecting Oasis concert

A serious crash has closed the M60 near Heaton Park, impacting fans heading to the Oasis concert.

July 20, 2025 at 04:04 PM

LIVE: Oasis travel warning as M60 crash leaves motorway closed

The motorway has been closed in both directions near Heaton Park.

Serious crash closes M60 affecting Oasis concert attendees

A serious crash on the M60 has led to the closure of the motorway in both directions near Heaton Park. The incident occurred between junctions 19 for Middleton and 22 for Chadderton, causing significant traffic delays. Emergency services are present at the scene. The Bee Network and National Highways issued warnings about the impact on travel for fans heading to the final Oasis concert.

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M60 collision causes serious traffic delays

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Motorway closed in both directions near Heaton Park

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Emergency services are on the scene of the incident

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Bee Network has issued travel warnings for concertgoers

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Final Oasis concert at Heaton Park affected by the closure

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Potential backlash from fans due to travel disruptions

"Due to a serious road traffic collision on the M60 J20, part of the motorway is currently closed causing significant delays."

A statement from the Bee Network regarding the crash's impact on traffic.

This closure is a major disruption for thousands of Oasis fans planning to attend the concert at Heaton Park. With traffic building and emergency services on-site, this incident emphasizes the risks of travelling during high-profile events. Such disruptions can lead to frustration among concertgoers and potentially impact attendance at the event. The authorities are urged to improve response times and traffic management during peak travel times.

Highlights

Traffic chaos unfolds as M60 is closed ahead of the Oasis concert
Fans face lengthy delays due to serious M60 crash
Oasis attendees warned of significant travel disruptions
Major incident on M60 impacts concert-goers heading to Heaton Park

Closure of M60 raises concerns for concertgoers

The closure of the M60 due to a serious accident presents potential risks for attendees travelling to a major public event. This may lead to heightened frustration among fans and reflect poorly on event management.

This incident highlights ongoing challenges in managing traffic during major events.

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