There are ‘severe delays’ on a stretch of the M62 this morning after a ‘vehicle fire’.
One lane is currently shut off on the westbound side of the motorway, according to traffic alert service Inrix. It is closed at junction 21 for Milnrow.
Three lanes were closed previously. Motorway cameras show long queues building up to the closure, with Inrix warning of ‘severe delays’
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12:07Ashlie Blakey
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11:50Ashlie Blakey
Traffic now easing
Queues are now easing up to the previous closure.
11:31Key Event
All lanes have now been reopened
All lanes have now been reopened on the westbound side of the M62.
Long delays remain due to the earlier vehicle fire.
11:26Ashlie Blakey
Huge queues
Queues are stretching back on the westbound carriageway.
11:25Ashlie Blakey
‘Severe delays’ on the motorway
There are ‘severe delays’ on the westbound side of the M62.
One lane remains shut.
11:14Ashlie Blakey
Motorway camera shows long queues at Milnrow
Traffic is queuing up to the closure.
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