Huddersfield

Motorway closed both ways by police

A MOTORWAY had to be closed by police in both directions last night.The M62 was shut off to drivers by West Yorkshire[1] Police’s Roads Policing Unit (RPU) at 10.10pm on Monday evening.The closure was in place between junctions 24 (Ainley Top ) and 25 …

Lanes shut on M62 after crash between car and lorry

Shortly before 5.30pm, National Highways said two lanes had been closed westbound from junction 25, for Brighouse, to junction 24, for Huddersfield, as a result of the collision. 
Drivers were warned of 30-minute delays and six miles of “heavy congesti…

M62 LIVE: Traffic queueing and long delays after crash

Long queues are building on a stretch of the M62 this afternoon after a crash.
One lane is currently shut on the eastbound side of the motorway due to the incident. It is closed between junction 22 A672 (Rishworth Moor) to junction 23 A640 New Hey Road…

Bury: Magistrates deal with variety of motoring offences

Magistrates have dealt with a number of offences recently, all of which related to motoring[1] law.
Steven Baynes drove a Peugeot on Bury New Road, Prestwich, under the influence of cannabis and amphetamine.
The offences took place in September last ye…

Live as traffic completely held on M62 following lorry fire

Traffic is being held on the M62 after a lorry fire broke out on the motorway.
According to the traffic management system, Inrix, traffic is being temporarily held on the M62 eastbound following the fire. This is taking place between junction 24 at the…

Police warning as they issue Ainley Top lorry crash update

Police have issued a statement while an overturned lorry continues to cause traffic chaos on a busy Huddersfield[1] roundabout this morning.A dramatic picture has shown the lorry is on its side at[2] Ainley Top roundabout, appearing to have shed its lo…