M62 traffic RECAP: Huge two hour delays following crash near Huddersfield
National Highways has warned drivers face significant delays to their journeys.
M62 traffic cameras show major jam in West Yorkshire
Drivers on a major UK motorway are facing traffic chaos and severe delays this morning following a crash involving a van and car. The delays are on the M62 eastbound following the collision closing two lanes (of three) between J24 Ainley Top Interchange (Huddersfield, Halifax A629) and J25 Clifton Interchange (Brighouse, Dewsbury A644).
National Highways has warned drivers face "severe delays of 90 minutes". Motorway camera footage shows traffic at a virtual standstill. Due to the damage and the car being an EV, the vehicles couldn't be cleared to the hard shoulder. Recovery vehicles are on their way to the scene of the crash.
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Miles of congestion after crash
There are at least 5 miles of congestion, according to National Highways.
Recovery operations completed
Recovery has been completed, and all lanes are now open, but "delays which will take time to clear," National Highways also said.
Delays of 120 minutes
Here is the latest message shared by National Highways: "On the M62 eastbound, there are delays of 120 minutes due to a collision earlier, which closed 2 lanes (of 3) between J24 Ainley Top Interchange (Huddersfield, Halifax A629) and J25 Clifton Interchange (Brighouse, Dewsbury A644)."
Traffic update
In another update, National Highways said: "Traffic officers are on scene and recovery has been requested.
"There are 60-minute delays and 5 miles of congestion on the approach."
Image from the scene
Here is another image showing traffic in the area.
No reports of injuries
National Highways also said "there were no injuries as a result of the collision".
Recovery vehicles on their way
National Highways said: "Due to the damage and the car being an EV, the vehicles couldn't be cleared to the hard shoulder.
"Recovery vehicles are on their way to the scene of the crash."
'Severe delays'
National Highways has warned drivers face "severe delays of 90 minutes".
Here is a photo showing the lane closures.
Crash involving a van and a car
The closure is in place after a crash involving a van and a car.
Two lanes (of three) are closed between J24 Ainley Top Interchange (Huddersfield, Halifax A629) and J25 Clifton Interchange (Brighouse, Dewsbury A644).
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