LIVE: All traffic STOPPED on M62 amid vehicle fire - latest updates

All traffic has been stopped on the M62 near Rochdale this morning following a vehicle fire.

Emergency services are on the scene on the M62 Westbound from J23 A640 New Hey Road (Huddersfield) to J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor) following the fire on Monday (June 30).

Traffic is currently stationary with queues building ahead of the morning rush hour. It is not yet clear whether anyone has been injured in the fire.

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The incident is expected to clear at around 9:30am, according to National Highways.

West Yorkshire Police has been contacted for more information.

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There is now congestion to J25 (Brighouse). Inrix has also warned of slowing traffic on the Eastbound carriageway as onlookers pass the scene.

Online traffic reporting system Inrix is warning of 'severe delays' as all three lanes remain closed on the M62 Westbound between J24 A629 (Ainley Top) to J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor).

Good morning. Traffic is stationary on the M62 this morning following a vehicle fire from J24 A629 (Ainley Top) to J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor).

Drivers are facing long delays ahead of the morning rush hour as emergency services race to the scene.

It is not yet clear whether anyone has been injured in this incident.

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