Multi-vehicle M62 crash near Leeds and Wakefield causes miles of traffic and major delays at rush hour

One of the three lanes was closed on the M62 westbound between Junction 31 for Normanton and junction 30 for Rothwell this morning (Wednesday).

There were delays of 45 minutes and five miles of congestion that stretched back to junction 32A for the A1(M).

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Police have said that “at least four or five vehicles” were involved but there have been no confirmation of injuries and it “doesn’t appear to be serious”.

The road has since been cleared but police say that they remain at the scene.

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