ONE lane of the M62 near the Chain Bar roundabout had to be closed yesterday after an “altercation” between two drivers.

Police said two cars pulled off the eastbound carriageway between junction 26, Chain Bar, and junction 27, at Gildersome, at around 11.35am, at which point the drivers got out in an apparent confrontation.

One of the vehicles was damaged, and one lane of the motorway had to be closed as a precaution while the damaged vehicle was removed.

Traffic had backed up as a result, but all lanes were re-opened just after noon.