M62 traffic RECAP as drivers face hour-long delays after crash shuts part of road
A collision on the M62[1] has caused two lanes to close this evening, sparking major delays. The eastbound carriageway between junction 24 for Huddersfield[2] and junction 25 for Brighouse have been shut off to motorists. Police[3], fire crews and paramedics are on scene, along with Highways Officers who are assisting with traffic management. Drivers[4] have been warned to expect long delays which are continuing to build.
19:14Zahra KhaliqLatest update from National Highways
"This incident is now clear, and all lanes have re-opened on the #M62 eastbound in #WestYorkshire between J24 (#Huddersfield) and J25 (#Brighouse)," National Highways said in an update.
A 50 minute delay remains on approach, but should start to ease, it added.
This incident is now clear, and all lanes have re-opened on the #M62[5] eastbound in #WestYorkshire[6] between J24 (#Huddersfield[7]) and J25 (#Brighouse[8]). A 50 minute delay remains on approach to the area but should now start to ease. Thanks for your patience this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/0J6cgUF1ZC[9]
-- National Highways: Yorkshire (@HighwaysYORKS) October 5, 2025[10]18:38Zahra KhaliqTraffic at the scene
Drivers are facing 50 minute delays on the M62 (Highways England)18:13KEY EVENT
'Three vehicles' involved in crash
Live traffic service Inrix said there are "severe delays" on the M62 following an earlier collision.
It added that three vehicles were involved in the crash between junctions 24 and 25 on the eastbound carriageway.
18:01Zahra KhaliqIncident clear, but delays continue
National Highways has said the incident is now clear, and all lanes have re-opened, but a 50 minute delay remains on approach to the area.
17:58KEY EVENTSix emergency services vehicles on scene
At least six emergency services vehicles are on scene, including two ambulances, two fire trucks and two police cars.
17:51KEY EVENTDrivers facing hour-long delays
Drivers are facing hour-long delays in and around the M62 closure, with at least four miles of congestion.
National Highways say emergency crews are continuing to work at the scene.
17:41Zahra KhaliqWhat section of the M62 is closed?
Two lanes are closed to motorists on the eastbound carriageway between junction 24 for Huddersfield and junction 25 for Brighouse.
References
- ^ M62 (www.mirror.co.uk)
- ^ Huddersfield (www.mirror.co.uk)
- ^ Police (www.mirror.co.uk)
- ^ Drivers (www.mirror.co.uk)
- ^ #M62 (twitter.com)
- ^ #WestYorkshire (twitter.com)
- ^ #Huddersfield (twitter.com)
- ^ #Brighouse (twitter.com)
- ^ pic.twitter.com/0J6cgUF1ZC (t.co)
- ^ October 5, 2025 (twitter.com)