7:27am Friday 2 March - M62 is currently closed in both directions between junction 24 and 21

7:27am Friday 2 March - M62 is currently closed in both directions between junction 24 and 21

Hundreds of drivers have spent the night stranded in their cars in Greater Manchester due to snow, ice and strong winds.

Some have been stuck for over 12 hours and the M62 is currently closed in both directions between junction 24 and 21 due to high winds.

Rest centres have been set up at Oldham Fire Station and Butterworth Hall at Milnrow:

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/116728/butterworth-hall-opened-as-emergency-centre-due-to-extreme-weather

Tesco, Silk Street and Flying Horse - open invitation to any stranded motorists:

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/116730/tesco-silk-street-and-flying-horse-open-invitation-to-any-stranded-motorists

Emergency services and mountain rescue teams say they're doing all they can to reach stranded drivers in terrible conditions.

Greater Manchester Police are advising against all non-essential travel.