Three lanes of the M62 have been closed this morning (May 22) due to a crash on the motorway.

National Highways said the crash happened westbound between junction 27 for the M621 and junction 26 for the M606.

A statement by the agency, which looks after all major roads in the country, said: “Lanes 2, 3 and 4 (of 4) are now closed on the M62 westbound between J27 (M621) and J26 (M606) due to this incident.

“Traffic is passing the scene in lane one only. Approx. 4.5 miles of congestion on approach, with delays of 30 minutes above usual journey times.”

The lanes were reopened at around 8.30am, when there was still eight miles of congestion and delays of almost an hour, but they were expected to ease quickly.

M62 traffic: Miles of traffic and long delays after crash closes three lanes of Yorkshire motorway