M62 delays as two lanes closed with vehicle on fire

Two lanes were closed on the M62 after a vehicle caught fire on the motorway.

Queues are also building as a result of the fire on the M62 westbound. This is from junction 25 of the A644 Wakefield Road and junction 24 of the A629.

Traffic was stopped for a short time while authorities worked to deal with the fire.

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It is not yet known how the fire started. It is also not yet known if anyone was injured as a result.

Inrix said: “Two lanes closed and traffic queued due to vehicle fire on M62 westbound from J25 A644 Wakefield Road (Brighouse) to J24 A629 (Ainley Top).

– After a short delay.

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