Long delays after an overturned vehicle closes motorway

The M62 in Yorkshire is shut and there are long delays after a vehicle overturned this morning.

An overturned vehicle has caused long tailbacks on the M62 this morning <i>(Image: Highways England)</i>

(Image: Highways England)

Motorists across the county are being warned as the M62 eastbound is shut with long delays after a vehicle overturned this morning.

The disruption on the key route has prompted a warning for commuters across Yorkshire, including in North Yorkshire and York.

One traffic alert said: "The road is closed, there are long delays and queueing traffic due to a crash on the M62 eastbound from Junction 22 A672 (Rishworth Moor) to Junction 24 A629 (Ainley Top).

It is understood the crash happened shortly after 4am.

In a statement before 6am, National Highways Yorkshire said: "The M62 eastbound in West Yorkshire between J22 and J24 near Huddersfield.

"The road is closed following a collision involving an overturned vehicle.

"Yorkshire Ambulance Service are on scene and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are en-route."

In a recent update, National Highways Yorkshire said: "The road remains closed due to the collision.

"Preparations to reopen lane three (of three) are being made.

"Recovery has been arranged.

"There are delays of at least 30 minutes on the approach."