Drivers face 50 minute delays on M62 this afternoon following diesel spillage

Drivers are facing severe delays on the M62 this afternoon following a spillage.

The M62 Eastbound has one lane closed between junction 26 and 27 following a diesel spillage.

Drivers are experiencing delays of around 50 minutes.

National Highways shared: “M62 Eastbound between J26-J27 has lane 1 (of 4) closed.

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Traffic on the M62.

“Lane 1 is closed due to a diesel spillage which has been treated.

“Recovery is en route.

“Delays in excess of 50 minutes on the approach with 4 miles of congestion.”

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