Updated: Fire shuts M62 between Bradford and Leeds

THE M62 eastbound has been reopened between Bradford and Leeds following a closure during the morning rush hour for emergency services to deal with a lorry on fire.

The eastbound carriageway between junctions 26 and 27 is open again but Highways England is still warning of delays back to junction 25.

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The blaze on the M62 this morning
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