M62: Live as car fire and oil spillage near Huddersfield on motorway to Leeds due causes major delays

By Charles Gray

Senior reporter

Published 22nd Aug 2024, 18:50 BST

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Two lanes have been closed on the M62 towards Leeds following a car fire that has resulted in a “significant oil spillage”.

Two out of three lanes have been closed on the eastbound carriageway of the M62 between junctions 22 and 23, which connect Denshaw and Huddersfield respectively.

National Highways has said that a car fire has resulted in a significant oil spillage.

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A spokesperson said: “Our contractors are en-route to assist with clear-up works. There's an hour delay on approach.”

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Live as car fire on M62 causes delays

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024, 18:52 BST

Drivers face hour-long delays

National Highways has posted the below about this ongoing incident:

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024, 19:03 BST

Recovery works ongoing

National Highways has issued the below update as delays of an hour remain:

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024, 19:54 BST

Delays remain

Two lanes remain closed on the M62 eastbound near to Huddersfield after the earlier vehicle fire. It’s not expected to be cleared for another hour.

This picture is taken from a camera by the M62 near Huddersfield — This picture is taken from a camera by the M62 near Huddersfield | National Highways

This picture is taken from a camera by the M62 near Huddersfield — This picture is taken from a camera by the M62 near Huddersfield | National Highways

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