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M62 Westbound Reopens After Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Brighouse That Sent Driver to Hospital

Residual delays of about 45 minutes followed the clearing of lanes 2 to 4 between Junctions 26 and 25.

Overview

  • The collision occurred shortly before 1pm on the westbound carriageway between Junction 26 (Chain Bar) and Junction 25 (Brighouse).
  • National Highways reported lanes 2, 3 and 4 were closed with around three miles of congestion and emergency services on scene.
  • Local traffic reports described an overturned car and queues extending toward Junction 27 near Gildersome.
  • All lanes reopened at 1:41pm, with officials advising motorists to allow extra travel time due to residual delays.
  • Yorkshire Ambulance Service said one patient was taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, and West Yorkshire Police have been asked for comment.