Two heavy goods vehicles collided early this morning, resulting in a significant incident on the M62 westbound. The crash occurred at approximately 6:54 am, causing debris to scatter across two lanes between junctions 25 and 24.
As a consequence of the accident near Huddersfield, commuters are experiencing substantial delays on the M62 westbound this Thursday. Following the collision, one of the lorries involved shed its load, exacerbating the situation.
According to reports from Inrix, a reputable data traffic site, two lanes have been closed between junction 25 (A644 at Wakefield Road, Brighouse) and junction 24 (A629, Ainley Top). The incident involved two HGVs.
The local authorities, including West Yorkshire Police and an ambulance service, have arrived at the scene to assess the situation and provide necessary assistance. As a result of the incident, traffic is moving slowly, causing delays of up to 20 minutes and resulting in a three-mile congestion.
Images captured at the site have been shared on social media providing a visual representation of the aftermath. The photographs reveal piles of debris obstructing two lanes of the motorway. As a precautionary measure, lanes one and two have been closed on the westbound carriageway.
