M62 fully reopened after crash involving three vehicles

Emergency services have closed off part of the M62 this evening with huge delays following a collision.

Two lanes have been shut off to motorists on the eastbound carriageway between junction 24 for Huddersfield and junction 25 for Brighouse.

Police, fire crews and paramedics are currently in attendance, along with Highways Officers who are assisting with traffic management.

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There are long delays this evening which are continuing to build due to the ongoing incident. Further details have not yet been released.

This is a live blog and will be updated below.

This marks the end of our coverage of the incident this evening.

Live traffic service Inrix said there are 'severe delays' in the area following the earlier collision.

An update said three vehicles were involved in the smash between junctions 24 and 25 on the eastbound carriageway.

The collision has now been cleared, National Highways has confirmed this evening.

There are still long delays of around 50 minutes affecting motorists.

Live motorway cameras from the M62 this evening show traffic building following the crash earlier today.

There are at least four miles of congestion due to multiple lanes being closed and emergency crews blocking part of the carriageway.

Motorists have been warned to expect long delays, currently of around 60 minutes.

Motorists stuck in the closure on the M62 are now facing delays of an hour. There are at least four miles of congestion.

Emergency crews are continuing to work at the scene, National Highways confirmed, with two lanes currently closed.

Further details about the incident have not yet been confirmed.

National Highways said there are delays of at least 45 minutes this evening.