ONE lane of the M62 has been closed following a crash involving a lorry and three cars tonight.

The collision happened on the westbound carriageway between junctions 25 at Brighouse and 24 at Ainley Top at about 6.30pm.

A police spokesman said fuel had spilled on to the road and the Highways Agency said lane one of three is closed.

The cars involved were a silver Ford Mondeo, a red Mini Cooper and a red Seat Altea.