A major motorway has ground to a halt following a “serious collision” with police and air ambulance crews rushing to the scene.
Emergency services responded to the incident on the M62 Eastbound between Ainley Top and Brighouse in West Yorkshire at around 3.15pm today. All lanes are currently closed, and both police and paramedics are at the scene.
Reports from The Manchester Evening News, indicate that an air ambulance has landed nearby as traffic remains at a standstill. National Highways has warned drivers to expect significant delays.
Photos from the scene show extensive queues in both directions, with the disruption attributed to the serious collision.
In a series of posts shared on social media, a National Highways spokesperson said: “The M62 remains closed in both directions between J24 and J25 following a serious collision.
“Traffic caught within the closure is being released via the rear of the queue. Please remain in your vehicles and await instruction from the police or a traffic officer.”
Drivers have been told to expect delays of 60 mins above the normal travel time eastbound and more than 30 minutes westbound. National Highways said the road is likely to remain closed well into the evening.
National Highways issued advice to drivers about diversion routes, which includes:
For Road users travelling eastbound in vehicles below or equal 15’9″ or 4.8 in height are advised to follow the hollow triangle diversion symbol.
- Exit the M62 at J24 and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A629.
- Follow the A629 to the roundabout with the A643 and take the 3rd exit onto the A643.
- Continue on the A643 to the junction with the A6107 (Clough Lane/Fixby road) and turn right onto the A6107.
- Proceed for approx. 3 miles to the junction with the A62 and turn left onto the A62.
- Follow the A62 to the roundabout with the A644 and take the 1st exit onto the A644.
- Continue for approx. 2 miles back to the M62 J25 and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit to rejoin the M62 eastbound.
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