Live

Live updates as vehicle fire causes major delays on M62 near Leeds

A vehicle fire has caused delays on the M62 near Leeds.

By Tom Coates

Published 20th Jul 2022, 08:51 BST

Watch more of our videos on Shots!
and live on Freeview channel 276

Scroll down for live updates.

Live updates as vehicle fire causes major delays on M62 near Leeds

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022, 08:55 BST

Incident cleared but delays remain

The incident has now been cleared and all lanes have reopened. Delays, however, remain.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022, 08:52 BST

Traffic released

Traffic was eventually released, although two of the lames remained closed.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022, 08:50 BST

Traffic stopped for extinguishing

Traffic was then stopped to allow the fire to be extinguished.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022, 08:42 BST

Initial closure of lanes following fire

Two of the three lanes on the M62 eastbound between J30 and J31 were closed due to a vehicle fire.