LIVE: TWO hour delays on M62 after major lorry fire causes huge spillage - updates

Emergency services are on the scene following a large vehicle fire on the M62 which has closed the motorway in one direction.

Crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene, on the eastbound carriageway, at around 2pm.

Three lanes are currently blocked until close to junction 21 for Milnrow. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and make alternative travel arrangements where possible.

The incident occurred close to junction 22 for Rishworth Moor.

A spokesperson for National Highways said: "The #M62 in #WestYorkshire is CLOSED eastbound between J22 (#Denshaw) and J24 (#Huddersfield) due to a lorry fire. Emergency services are in attendance. More information to follow soon. Thanks for your patience if you're held up."

This is an ongoing incident. Follow the live blog below for updates.

An image shared by National Highways shows fire crews at the scene earlier today.

There has been extensive damaged caused to the HGV which erupted into flames and caused a large spillage on the motorway.

No injuries were reported, the fire service confirmed.

There are now two-hour delays on the M62 this evening.

The eastbound carriageway remains congested, with two lanes still closed following the lorry fire which caused a large spillage in the road earlier today.

There are over seven miles of congestion, National Highways said.

Two lanes are still closed this evening following the earlier fire.

There are delays of around 75 minutes with seven miles of congestion, National Highways has said.

A spokesperson from the West Yorkshire Fire Service said: “We were called at 13.49 to reports of a large vehicle on fire on the M62 – JCT 22/23 Eastbound.

“We have two crews at the scene who have extinguished a cab