Nine miles of traffic and long delays on M62 at Wakefield after collision closes carriageway
Two lanes of the M62 were closed following a collision between junction 27 (Gildersome) and junction 26 (Chain Bar) earlier this morning.
West Yorkshire Police and Highways England traffic officers attended the scene of the collision and closed a section of the westbound carriageway.
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Hide AdThough the road has now reopened, long delays remain, with queues back to junction 29, at Lofthouse Interchange.
Drivers are advised to allow an additional 45 minutes travel time if passing through the area.
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