M62 motorway blocked: Overturned trailer blocking three lanes of M62 near Birstall

An overturned trailer is blocking three lanes of the M62 motorway on Sunday morning.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said the force is getting 'a large amount of 999 calls' about an overturned trailer on the M62 heading east past Junction 27 for Birstall - with three lanes blocked.

A statement said: "We are getting a large amount of 999 calls regarding an overturned trailer on #M62 heading east bound past Junction 27 for #Birstall.

"Reports 3 lanes are blocked. Our log 518 refers and now on scene with @HighwaysYORKS. #UnsungHeroes #DriveSafe @LeedsTravelInfo"

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An overturned trailer is blocking three lanes on the M62 motorway
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