THERE were rush hour delays on the M62 near Bradford this morning following an accident.

The accident took place on the Eastbound lanes of the motorway between Junction 26 (Chain Bar) and Junction 27 (Gildersome) shortly after 7am.

One of the three motorway lanes was closed, causing delays to traffic heading from Huddersfield to Leeds.

The lane has now been re-opened and traffic is easing.