M62 reopens after multi-vehicle pile up near Huddersfield

There are long delays on the M62 following the crash Credit: Traffic Cameras UK

Motorists are being warned of delays after a serious crash involving several vehicles on the M62 in West Yorkshire.

A section on the eastbound carriage was closed at junction 24 for Ainley Top near Huddersfield.

Diversions were in place via the exit and entry slip road at junction 2.

There are reports of queuing traffic and congestion to junction 23.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "We were called to junction 24 of the M62 eastbound at 10.06 today to a report of a collision involving a van and two other vehicles. One driver reported suffering potential injuries.

Emergency services have attended the incident which has resulted in a closure of the carriageway at the location while the incident is managed."

The carriageway has now reopened.

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