M62 crash: Live updates as motorway near Leeds closed in both directions after serious crash

The M62 is closed in both directions after a crash between junction 34 and junction 33 near Leeds.

A statement from National Highways confirmed a car transporter struck a bridge at Beal Lane this afternoon, causing just over one mile of congestion approaching junction 33 on the eastbound carriageway and around three miles approaching junction 34 westbound.

National Highways, an ambulance, police and fire crews are currently at the scene.

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