Lorry fire shuts down M62 motorway in West Yorkshire

manchestereveningnews.co.uk November 29, 2024, 03:01 PM UTC

A lorry carrying sawdust caught fire on the M62 motorway this morning, leading to a complete shutdown of traffic. The incident occurred on the eastbound stretch between junctions 22 and 23 in West Yorkshire. Emergency services are on-site, and smoke is visible from the burning lorry. The fire is affecting traffic heading towards Leeds from Greater Manchester. National Highways has reported that police and traffic officers are responding to the situation. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.


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