By Stephen Topping
Drivers are facing long delays on the M62 after a broken down tanker ‘caught fire’.
Motorists are facing five-mile queues on the eastbound carriageway heading from Greater Manchester to Yorkshire this morning (July 7).
A lane has been closed between junctions 22 at Saddleworth and 23 at Huddersfield.
Motorists are facing queues of around 45 minutes on the eastbound side, while drivers are also facing delays on the westbound carriageway approaching the scene.
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In a post on X, a spokesperson for National Highways Yorkshire said: “M62 eastbound between J22 Saddleworth and J23 Huddersfield West Yorkshire.
“LANE CLOSED Due to a broken down tanker lorry. [West Yorkshire Police] and our traffic officers are on scene.
“Recovery arranged and en-route. 45 min delay and five miles of congestion.”
A post on the Inrix traffic monitoring system added: “Long delays and one lane closed due to vehicle fire on M62 Eastbound from J22 A672 (Rishworth Moor) to J23 A640 New Hey Road (Huddersfield).
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“The breakdown has now caught fire. Traffic slow on opposite side likely due to onlookers.”
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