Hour-long delays on M62 as one lane remains shut - updates
The westbound carriageway was closed off between junction 24 for Huddersfield and junction 22 for Saddleworth, according to Highways England. Police officers and fire crews were called to the scene.Air ambulance called out as person 'trapped' in M62 smash
Now, two lanes remain shut at the scene between junction 23 and 22. There are long delays up to the incident. An initial tweet posted by National Highways said: "Traffic has been stopped on the #M62 westbound between J23 #Huddersfield and J22 #Saddleworth due to a lorry fire. Please be patient we'll try and get you moving again soon."
A further tweet added: "The #M62 westbound is now closed between J24 #Huddersfield and J22 #Saddleworth due to the lorry fire. Follow the solid square diversion route symbol For more information and full diversion route please follow this link:In an update, National Highways said: "The #M62 westbound is now OPEN between J24 #Huddersfield and J22 #Saddleworth Lanes 1 and 2 remain closed J23 to J22 as @WYFRS respond to a lorry fire.
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