Drivers using the M61 may experience delays after a crash closed two lanes earlier this afternoon.

The second and third lanes on the southbound carriageway at junction 5 for Bolton and Westhoughton were closed for half an hour after the incident was reported shortly after 2pm.

Two cars were involved in the collision, and all lanes were reopened at approximately 2.40pm.

All traffic was temporarily held whilst the vehicles were moved onto the hard shoulder. 

No injuries have been reported.

Traffic officers from GMP and North West Motorway Police and recovery vehicles attended the incident.