M62: Motorway near Leeds reopens after 12-hour closure as man dies and another injured in crash
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The motorway was closed in both directions, between J24 at Ainley Top Interchange (Huddersfield, Halifax A629) and J22 Rockingstone Interchange (Saddleworth, A672) for around 12 hours after the crash.
West Yorkshire Police were called to the scene and the stretch of the M62 was shut to traffic, National Highways said.
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Hide AdThe force confirmed on Saturday that a man has died while another was left with serious injuries.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were also been called out to the scene, which happened at about 2.15am today (Saturday).
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