West Yorkshire commuters caught in nearly eight miles of traffic following collision on M62

Motorists have been struck by more delays this morning (Monday) after a collision on the M62.

Traffic was held following the collision on the westbound carriageway between junctions 23 and 22 at Outlane, near Huddersfield.

M62 motorway: Stock imageplaceholder image
M62 motorway: Stock image

Highways England tweeted to say traffic was being temporarily held on the motorway as officers were called to the scene.

As a result, delays of around 40 minutes ensued with vehicles travelling in the direction of Manchester stuck in approximately 7.5 miles of queues.

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Traffic held on the M62 near Huddersfield following a collision

The collision has since been moved onto the hard shoulder as the vehicles are recovered, and traffic has released.

Highways England warned that there may be a knock-on effect despite traffic being released, and motorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journey.

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