M62 near Leeds closed eastbound this morning following an accident

An accident closed part of the M62 near Leeds this morning.
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The crash happened on the eastbound carriageway, between junctions 30 for Rothwell and 31 for Normanton.

All lanes were closed as a vehicle caused obstruction.

The road has since reopened.

The M62 is closed on the eastbound side between junctions 30 and 31 due to an RTC.The M62 is closed on the eastbound side between junctions 30 and 31 due to an RTC.
The M62 is closed on the eastbound side between junctions 30 and 31 due to an RTC.

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