Major car fire and fuel spill closes West Yorkshire motorway

Motorists in West Yorkshire are facing long delays tonight after a major car fire and a fuel spill closed the motorway.
The car fire on the M62The car fire on the M62
The car fire on the M62

The M62 Eastbound was shut at junction 27 while Highways Agency dealt with the fire.

The Agency said: "Due to the extent of the vehicle fire we have now closed #M62 eastbound between J27 and J28. West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service on the way.

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"No injuries, however large fire + significant fuel spill across the road.

"Fire under control but there's a substantial fuel spill, Timescale unknown until rd assessed."

The agency later announced, at about 7pm "Lane 4 now open so fingers crossed you'll be through soon!"

One lane of the motorway has reopened as of 7pm but long delays are still expected

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