COMMUTERS are facing 'severe' rush hour delays after a crash on the M66.

The crash involving an articulated lorry and a black car happened on the southbound carriageway between junction 2 at Bury and junction 3 at Hollins at about 7.30am.

No-one was injured as a result of the crash.

Traffic is backing up to junction 1 at Ramsbottom as officers have blocked the road to deal with the scene.

Two lanes were closed but now only one is blocked off. Highways England said there is long delays in the area.