Major motorway closed after ‘car flips over’ in serious multi-vehicle crash

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A section of the M62 is closed with long delays after a multi-vehicle crash (Picture: National Highways) Drivers face long delays on the M62 outside Leeds after a multi-vehicle…

Drivers face long delays on the M62 outside Leeds after a multi-vehicle crash this afternoon.

Traffic has ground to a halt on the M62 in West Yorkshire after a serious smash on the motorway.

The crash happened on the eastbound carriageway between junction J26 near Cleckheaton and J27 for Birstall.

Delays are building in the area, with queues stretching back for miles and past junction 25 near Brighouse.

One motorist waiting within the road closure said on social media: ‘M62 closed in both directions!! Car on its roof.’

Several players heading to a match between FC Farsley and Berry Brow have been caught in the traffic.

FC Farsley said: ‘Not quite the matchday start we had planned! A number of Berry Brow’s players and their manager appear to have taken an unexpected detour and are currently stuck in standstill traffic on the M62!’

Meanwhile, Bury FC fans heading for another game are also said to be stuck in traffic.

The team warned that the kick-off is likely to be delayed and a decision on the fixture will be made this afternoon.

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