M62 closed after 'police incident'

Drivers are being warned of delays this morning as the M62 is closed in both directions because of a 'police incident'.

By The Newsroom

Published 14th Jan 2018, 09:10 BST

Updated 14th Jan 2018, 11:40 BST

Traffic on the M62. Picture Charlotte Graham

Highways England has said the road is closed in both directions between Junction 22 at Denshaw and J24 near Huddersfield.

"Any traffic within the closure is soon to be turned and released," the authority has said. "The emergency services are working at the scene."

West Yorkshire Police has said the closures are likely to be in place for several hours, and is urging motorists to avoid the area. Diversions are in place.

"Motorway in both directions will remain closed whilst we deal with this incident," the force said in a statement.

"Diversions are in place and the closure is likely to be in place for several hours."