Drivers faced delays of up to an hour this afternoon (Friday) after a four car smash on the M62 near Ainley Top.

Police were called to reports of a multi-vehicle accident on the eastbound carriageway near junction 24 at 12.55pm.

The outside lane was blocked. Emergency services then closed the middle lane as well.

The two lanes were shut for about an hour and long tailbacks resulted.

Police said there were no serious injuries but one driver reported chest pains.

Delays continued until late afternoon.

There were also hold-ups westbound between junctions 26 at Chain Bar and 27 at Gildersome after the inside lane was closed because of a broken down vehicle.