Severe delays as crashed lorry blocks all lanes on M62
Date published: 03 May 2016
A large HGV has crashed on the M62 blocking all lanes and causing severe traffic delays.
The lorry became trapped just before junction 22, Eastbound at 9.45am (Tuesday 3 May).
Highways England are currently on scene attempting to remove the lorry and get traffic moving as normal. Is it expected to last until approximately 12.45pm to clear.
Greater Manchester Police and West Yorkshire Police have been dealing with the incident.
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible as traffic builds up towards junction 20 of the motorway.
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