The lorry caught fire on the westbound carriageway between junction 30 at Lofthouse and junction 31 at Rothwell.
But it has now been cleared and all lanes have re-opened.
Earlier tanker fire on M62 cleared
Traffic on the M62 has returned to normal following a tanker fire earlier this morning (Wednesday).
By Sam Cooper
Wednesday, 15th May 2013, 9:48 am