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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Helen Johnson

M62 reopens after vehicle fire closed two lanes and led to long delays

There were long delays on the M62 heading towards Manchester earlier this morning after a vehicle fire.

Two lanes were closed westbound between J23 for Huddersfield and J22 for Rishworth Moor.

Congestion was back to J24 for Ainley Top.

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Drivers were warned of 'severe' delays.

The road has since reopened and traffic is now getting back to normal.

Earlier this morning Highways England Tweeted: "Please be aware that this M62 incident is causing delays of 30 mins above normal journey time for this time of day.

"There is approx. 3.5 miles of slow moving traffic on approach. Please allow plenty of extra time for your journey if you are travelling in the area."

Delays reached up to an hour after and led to six miles of queuing traffic before the carriageway was eventually reopened.

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