A SECTION of the M62 is shut after a serious crash in the early hours of this morning.

The M62 is closed eastbound between junction 28, for Leeds, and junction 29, for Wakefield, due to the serious collision, National Highways said.

The incident was first reported shortly after 4am and the road is expected to remain shut for "several hours" to allow collision investigation work to take place.

Diversions are in place.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "Emergency services, including West Yorkshire Police, are on scene.

"National Highways traffic officers are also in attendance to assist with traffic management.

"Collision investigations are being carried out and the road is expected to remain closed for several hours.

"If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.

"Plan ahead - you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."

The Telegraph & Argus has approached West Yorkshire Police for further information.

Diversion routes

Vehicles under 7.5 tonnes are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol:

  • Exit the M62 at junction 28, proceed to the end of the slip road and at the roundabout take the third exit on to the A650

  • Follow the A650 for approximately two miles to the roundabout with the M1 at junction 41 and take the first exit on to the M1 northbound 

  • Follow the M1 north to junction 42 and leave the motorway and proceed to the end of the slip road to the roundabout with the M62

  • Take the third exit to rejoin the M62 eastbound to continue your journey

Vehicles over 7.5 tonnes are advised to leave the M62 at junction 27 and follow the M621 to junction seven  and join the M1 southbound. Follow the M1 south to junction 42 and rejoin the M62 eastbound at junction 42.