Drivers in Yorkshire are facing huge delays across the region after a lorry caught fire on the M62 earlier today.
Firefighters raced to the scene shortly before 1030am on Friday morning after a JMA lorry burst into flames between junction 22 and junction 23 near Huddersfield.
Flames engulfed the cabin of the large green and white HGV at the side of the eastbound carriageway, while emergency services remain at the scene “damping down”.
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A lorry caught fire on the M62 (Image: YorkshireLive)
All lanes now open westbound, National Highways
In its latest update (at 1.43pm) National Highways said: ” eastbound J20 to J24 ROAD CLOSED Due to an earlier lorry fire.
“Traffic in the closure being released past scene in 1 lane. All lanes reopened westbound.”
UPDATE eastbound J20 to J24 ROAD CLOSEDDue to an earlier lorry fire.Diversion info here: Traffic in the closure being released past scene in 1 lane. All lanes reopened westbound.
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Firefighters pictured tackling the blaze
A photo posted on West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s X account shows firefighters tackling the blaze.
The fire service thanked the public for their patience whilst they dealt with the incident.
Firefighters remain on scene at the incident on the .As per closure is being extended back to J20 to allow a better diversion route and to reduce the delays between J20 and J22.u201dThank you for your patience whilst we deal with this ongoing incident.
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Route surrounding closure area ‘very slow’
According to traffic tracking site Inrix: “The A627(M) into Rochdale and the roads into Littleborough, Ripponden and Denshaw are very slow as people seek alternative routes.”
Separately, the A672 Oldham Road is also partially blocked in both directions, with queueing traffic due to emergency repairs being carried out at the A640 Huddersfield Road.
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Emergency services remain at the scene after a lorry caught fire on the M62 this morning.
Drivers in the Huddersfield and wider Yorkshire area are still facing huge delays as a result of the crash.