LIVE: Section of M62 shut after 'serious crash' involving van and motorbike - latest updates

Police have closed lanes on the M62 motorway after a reported 'serious accident' near Saddleworth, Oldham. The collision is said to involve a van and a motorbike, according to traffic news reports.

West Yorkshire Police are said to be at the scene alongside other emergency services. The collision happened eastbound at junction 22 of the M62 for Rishworth Moor.

Entry slip roads and exit slip roads are closed and traffic on the A672 is said to be heavy as a result.

In a tweet, North West Motorway Police said: "West Yorkshire are dealing with an incident at junction 22 of M62 eastbound as a result the exit slip at j22 is closed for the time being."

The traffic monitoring service, INRIX, said: "M62 Eastbound entry slip road closed, exit slip road closed due to serious accident, a van and a motorbike involved on J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor).

"Motorway traffic coping well but there is heavy traffic on the A672."

The Manchester Evening News has contacted West Yorkshire Police for further information.

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Latest traffic report:

M62 Eastbound entry slip road closed, exit slip road closed due to serious accident, a van and a motorbike involved on J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor).

Motorway traffic coping well but there is heavy traffic on the A672.

Traffic alerts from National Highways state 'all lanes are closed'.

M62 J22 eastbound access (Denshaw).

All lanes are closed. Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 16 July 2022.

National Highways have issued a warning for motorists to plan ahead.

They, too, report