Drivers are facing lengthy delays along a popular motorway route following a lorry fire, which could see motorists stuck in traffic for hours.
The M62 in West Yorkshire is closed eastbound between J22 (Denshaw) and J24 (Huddersfield) as a result of the vehicle fire.
Traffic Officers from National Highways are in attendance and assisting emergency services at the scene.
While the vehicle has been extinguished, there is a large spillage on the road surface.
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|Drivers are being warned of long delays along the M62 following a lorry fire
National Highways has warned that this will need to be assessed and cleared before any lanes can be re-opened, further lengthening the delays.
At present, traffic maps suggest the event is expected to clear between 5.30pm and 5.45pm, while normal conditions will resume at a similar time.
Maps of the M62 between Manchester and Huddersfield show miles of traffic not moving, while the eastbound lane remains closed.
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|Traffic maps suggest that normal road conditions won't return until around 6pm
In a statement posted to social media site X, National Highways: Yorkshire confirmed that emergency services were in attendance and further updates would be provided.
It added: "We're unable to open any lanes at this time due to a large spillage on the road surface.
"There are severe delays on approach so please consider alternate routes. We're now making preparations to re-open lane 3. A further update will be issued once this lane has re-opened."
Further traffic issues can be seen to the north east of Manchester city centre, including slow-moving speeds on the A664, A627(M) and the M62 until J25.
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|Road conditions need to be assessed before all lanes can reopen