M62 eastbound closed after vehicle overturns near Huddersfield

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 07:19 · Archive

The M62 eastbound is closed between junctions 22 and 24 near Huddersfield after a vehicle overturned.

The M62 eastbound between junctions 22 and 24 near Huddersfield was closed following a crash involving an overturned vehicle early this morning. The collision happened shortly after 4am, closing the road between Rishworth Moor and Ainley Top.

Emergency services attended the scene, with Yorkshire Ambulance Service confirmed on site and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service en route. The closure caused significant disruption, with at least 30 minutes of delays reported on the approach to the incident.

National Highways said preparations were being made to reopen one of the three lanes. The extent of any injuries and further details of the vehicle involved were not reported in the available information.

How it is being reported

• Part of M62 closed after vehicle overturnsThe eastbound carriageway of the M62 has been closed between junctions 22 and 24.BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 9 Oct, 07:07
• Long delays after an overturned vehicle closes M62 - Here's what we know so farThe M62 eastbound is shut and there are long delays after a vehicle overturned this morning.Telegraph & Argus · 9 Oct, 06:56

In this story: M62 · Huddersfield · National Highways · Yorkshire Ambulance Service · West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

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