Multi-vehicle M62 crash near Leeds and Wakefield causes miles of traffic and major delays at rush hour
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One of the three lanes was closed on the M62 westbound between Junction 31 for Normanton and junction 30 for Rothwell this morning (Wednesday).
There were delays of 45 minutes and five miles of congestion that stretched back to junction 32A for the A1(M).
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Traffic on M62
What we know
One lane has been closed on the M62 westbound between junctions 31 and 32 near Wakefield following a crash.
Five miles of traffic has built up and there are delays of around 45 minutes.
The below photos has been taken from one of the cameras above the M62 showing the extent of traffic and emergency crews at the scene.
Traffic easing
The National Highways website shows that congestion has cleared on the A1(M) but that delays of around 15 minutes remain on the M62 westbound.
Police remain at the scene
West Yorkshire Police state that they are still at the scene of this incident.
A spokesperson said that it appears “there are at least four or five vehicles involved” and that there is “no confirmation of injuries at present” but it “doesn’t appear to be serious”.
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