Motorway crash causing rush hour delays

A multi-car crash has blocked the M61 near Bolton.
Motorway traffic is being affected by the crash. Stock image.Motorway traffic is being affected by the crash. Stock image.
Motorway traffic is being affected by the crash. Stock image.

Emergency services were called to the southbound carriageway at junction 5 at around 7.30am.

There are no reports of injuries, but drivers are warned to expect delays.