ONE lane is closed on the M62 westbound and there is queuing traffic for three miles due to a collision between two lorries and a shed load.
The accident happened between junction 25 for Brighouse and junction 24 for Ainley Top.
The lane is expected to remain closed until later on this afternoon due to complex recovery.
Travel time is around 15 minutes.
Congestion is back to Hartshead Moor Services.
Lane one of four is closed and lane two has re-opened.
@WYP_RPU #M62 UPDATE - Due to complex recovery of the severely damaged HGVs, some lanes are likely to remain closed until early afternoon. Our specialist recovery agents are on scene and making a start. Delays back to Hartshead Services at present.
— Highways England (@HighwaysYORKS) August 3, 2020
Highways England says they have recovery on route and West Yorkshire Police traffic officers are on the scene.
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