Live updates as M62 car fire and five vehicle crash causes severe delays

A car fire and five vehicle crash has caused the westbound carriageway to be closed.

The incidents have happened between junction 24 at Ainley Top and junction 23 at Outlane.

The scene on the M62 between Junction 23 and Junction 24 (Image: Motorway Cameras)placeholder image
The scene on the M62 between Junction 23 and Junction 24 (Image: Motorway Cameras)

Police officers have stopped all traffic to allow emergency services to deal with the situation.

West Yorkshire Police's contact centre posted on social media: "Please be aware that there is a five vehicle RTC on the M62 westbound carriageway at junction 23."

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