UPDATE: Major delays are impacting the M62 this afternoon due to a serious accident and fuel spillage at Chain Bar. Traffic monitor Inrix reports that drivers are facing severe delays of up to 60 minutes between Junction 26 and Junction 25 as emergency services respond to the situation.
The incident, which occurred earlier today, has resulted in the closure of two lanes on the M62 Westbound, causing significant congestion that stretches back to Junction 27 at Gildersome. Motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible, as travel times have skyrocketed.
In a post at 2:20 PM, National Highways confirmed that lanes one and two remain closed due to the collision and resultant diesel spillage. “Delays of at least 50 minutes above normal travel times. Please allow extra journey time,” the agency advised.
Images shared on social media show traffic at a near standstill, highlighting the severity of the situation. Emergency responders, including West Yorkshire Police, are currently on the scene managing the incident and ensuring safety on the route.
As this is a developing story, updates will continue to be provided as new information becomes available. Drivers are reminded to stay alert and plan ahead for extended travel times.
For real-time updates, stay tuned to traffic monitoring services and local news outlets.
