THERE are delays on the M62 this afternoon due to a lorry fire.
The westbound carriageway is closed between junction 25 (Brighouse) and junction 24 (Huddersfield).
It appears the fire took hold in a Morrisons lorry, but now looks to have been brought under control by fire crews, as the below picture from the scene shows.
Five fire engines were sent to the scene from Cleckheaton, Huddersfield, Odsal and two from Dewsbury.
#M62 westbound between J25 (#Brighouse) and J24 (#Huddersfield) is currently CLOSED due to an LGV fire. Traffic is also being held on the eastbound carriageway while emergency services deal with the incident. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/SLAOW5EIjp
— Highways England (@HighwaysYORKS) August 3, 2021
In their latest update, Highways England said: "M62 westbound J25 (Brighouse) to J24 (Huddersfield) traffic now released.
"Lane 1 (of 4) remains closed. Residual delays of at least 70 minutes with 6.4 miles of congestion spanning back past J27 for the M621. Please allow additional time for your journey this evening."
#M62 westbound between J25 (#Brighouse) and J24 (#Huddersfield) currently closed due to a vehicle fire. There are delays up to 30 minutes and 5 miles of congestion approaching the closure. For more information including diversion route details visit: https://t.co/bJD5KjO3eO pic.twitter.com/d4bcNaiYge
— Highways England (@HighwaysYORKS) August 3, 2021
We are aware of the Lorry and fire on the M62 on Junction 24. Please refer to our log 0883 if any further info. thanks
— WYP Contact Management Centre (@WYP_Contact) August 3, 2021
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