Yorkshire floods as one dies in mudslide, M62 and Huddersfield roads blocked

• The incident took place on Wednesday, May 22, around 1:15 p.m.

• Unfortunately, one person died.

• No one else was injured.

• Emergency services are on site and managing the situation.

• The area is cordoned off while we respond to the incident.

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