Severe delays on M62 motorway after vehicle fire

There are 'severe delays' on a stretch of the M62 this morning after a 'vehicle fire'.

One lane is currently shut off on the westbound side of the motorway, according to traffic alert service Inrix. It is closed at junction 21 for Milnrow.

Three lanes were closed previously. Motorway cameras show long queues building up to the closure, with Inrix warning of 'severe delays'

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Queues are now easing up to the previous closure.

All lanes have now been reopened on the westbound side of the M62.

Long delays remain due to the earlier vehicle fire.

Queues are stretching back on the westbound carriageway.

There are 'severe delays' on the westbound side of the M62.

One lane remains shut.

Traffic is queuing up to the closure.