Three lanes closed on M62 near Leeds following heavy goods vehicle fire
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National Highways reported that three (out of four) lanes on M62 westbound between Junction 25 (Brighouse) and Junction 24 are closed due to a heavy goods vehicle fire on the road.
Congestion on the approach is building, and drivers should allow extra time for their journey.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance.
National Highways and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for a statement.
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Lanes closed on M62 westbound between J25 and J24 following heavy goods vehicle fire
National Highways confirm incident.
National Highways confirmed the closures and said West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance.
30 minute delays
The National Highways website states that those caught in the traffic can expect delays of 30 minutes.
Two lanes now closed
Naitonal Highways has provided an update, saying that two lanes now remain closed - as opposed to three when the incident first happened.
Fire statement
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said:
“We received a call from a member of the public at 13:49 alerting us to smoke and fire from an HGV on the M62. We despatched crews from Rastrick, Huddersfield, and Mirfield - 16 firefighters- and left the scene having extinguished the fire at 14:46.”
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