Four people were injured in a crash on the M62 motorway near Cleckheaton last night.

Firefighters cut free three people from the two cars, a red Hyundai and a blue Ford Mondeo, after the accident which happened at about 11pm. The casualties were taken to Leeds General Infirmary with what police said were minor injuries.

The eastbound outside lane was closed until about 3am today. Witnesses to the crash should contact police on (0845) 6060606.