THESE shocking pictures of a crash on the M62 have been released by police.

Emergency services were scrambled to the scene on the eastbound carriageway of the motorway at junction 30 at 11pm yesterday. 

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The aftermath of the crash. Picture West Yorkshire PoliceThe aftermath of the crash. Picture West Yorkshire Police

A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said one person was trapped in the car and was freed by firefighters.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Single vehicle collision which could have resulted in serious injuries or worse.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Firefighters free the driver from the car. Picture: West Yorkshire PoliceFirefighters free the driver from the car. Picture: West Yorkshire Police

"Instead we have a rather intoxicated driver. Sorry for those who were stuck in the closure."