M62 traffic delays after vehicle fire leaves lanes blocked

A vehicle fire on a major motorway near Greater Manchester has left lanes closed to traffic on Christmas Day. The fire is on the M62 eastbound between Junction 22 and Junction 23. - with one lane still closed.

The lane closure was first reported at around 1.50pm and all traffic is now being held. Photographs show traffic queueing as a result.

Inrix, the traffic data company, said: "Queueing traffic and one lane closed due to vehicle fire on M62 Eastbound from J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor) to J23 A640 New Hey Road (Huddersfield). All traffic was held for a short while."

A National Highways spokesperson said: "Lane 1 remains CLOSED on the M62 eastbound between J22 Denshaw and J23 Huddersfield for vehicle recovery following a vehicle fire. Lanes 2 and 3 are now OPEN. There are currently delays of 15 mins and approx. 2 miles of congestion."

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National Highways has confirmed the closure is down to one lane.

Traffic cameras show motorists queueing. Delays of around 30 minutes are currently reported in the area.

A National Highways spokesperson said:

Traffic is currently stopped on the M62 eastbound between J22 Denshaw and J23 Huddersfield due to a vehicle fire.

West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are on scene."

There are currently delays of 30 mins and approx. 1 mile of congestion

Inrix, the traffic data company, reports two lanes are shut on the eastbound carriageway.

It said:

Slow traffic and two lanes closed due to vehicle fire on M62 Eastbound from J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor) to J23 A640 New Hey Road (Huddersfield)."