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M62: Live updates as all traffic stopped on westbound motorway near Leeds due to vehicle fire

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Published 28th Apr 2023, 15:53 BST

Updated 28th Apr 2023, 15:54 BST

Traffic has been stopped on the M62 westbound near Leeds due to a vehicle fire.

Traffic has been stopped between Junction 25 for Brighouse and Junction 24 for Huddersfield and images from cameras over the carriageway show that heavy traffic has built up.

All traffic has been stopped on the M62 westbound due to a vehicle fire

placeholder image — All traffic has been stopped on the M62 westbound due to a vehicle fire

A spokesperson for National Highways said: “More information to follow shortly. Thank you for your patience.”

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M62: Live updates as all traffic stopped on westbound motorway near Leeds due to vehicle fire

Traffic has been stopped on the M62 westbound near Leeds due to a vehicle fire.

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