Drivers are being warned to avoid a major motorway after it was closed for the second day in a row following a devastating eight-vehicle pile-up.

National Highways is urging motorists to be cautious on the M60 in Greater Manchester after a collision involving four heavy goods vehicles and four cars.

The M60 is closed in both directions between J25 Bredbury Interchange (Bredbury, A560) and J1 Pyramid Roundabout (Stockport (Cen), A5145).

The stretch of motorway was closed overnight in both directions with emergency works ongoing.

Long traffic delays remain along the M60

National Highways: North-West reported that emergency repairs are needed for the barrier and bridge parapet, with contractors working throughout the day.

One of the heavy goods vehicles involved in the crash crossed through the central reservation barrier and struck a number of lamp columns.

Another one of the HGVs involved in the accident "shed its load of beer barrels" onto the road, which can be seen in images posted by National Highways on social media.

Several fuel tanks ruptured in the collision, resulting in a large amount of diesel across the carriageway in both directions.

National Highways has warned drivers of long delays along the M60 motorway following the crash yesterday

While recovery work is complete, emergency resurfacing work remains ongoing at the scene, although all road users caught within the closures have been released.

Greater Manchester Police confirm that no arrests have been made, while Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service reported that three of its fire engines had attended the scene.

A spokesperson said: "Crews arrived quickly to make the three cars safe. Three of the nine casualties involved were transferred to Stepping Hill Hospital for minor injuries.

"Firefighters were in attendance for roughly three hours."

Stationary and slow-moving traffic can be seen around Manchester following the accident