Plumes of smoke on the M62 as car blaze closes two lanes of motorway
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Plumes of smoke can be seen on the M62 between junction 23 at Outlane and junction 22 at Denshaw.
The incident has happened on the westbound carriageway
Highways England said the vehicle fire is on the hard shoulder and advised there is smoke crossing the carriageway.
Traffic Officers and fire crews are at the scene.
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Hide AdA spokesperson for Highways England said: " The M62 westbound in West Yorkshire currently has long delays in excess of 75 mins between J24 Ainley Top Interchange (Huddersfield, Halifax A629) and J22 Risworth Moor Interchange (Saddleworth A672).
"This is due to 2 lanes (of 3) being closed between Junction 23 and Junction 22 due to a car fire.
"West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue as well as Highways England Traffic Officers are on scene working to clear the closed lanes.
"If travelling towards this area from further afield, you may wish to consider an alternative route, allow extra travel time and follow guidance from our on-road variable message signs."
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