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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Lorry fire causes delays on M62 near Huddersfield
A lorry fire has caused delays of up to an hour on the M62 near Huddersfield. The westbound carriageway has been shut between junctions 23 and 24 and traffic caught within the closure was being turned around, National Highways agency said traffic was queuing for six miles, stretching back to junction 26 for Bradford south and a diversion was in place from junction 24."If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time," a spokesperson for National Highways said. "Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."Emergency services, including West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and National Highways traffic officers, are in attendance. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Major motorway closed over huge lorry fire as drivers face hour-long delays and warned ‘avoid the area'
ALL TRAFFIC has been forced to stop on a major motorway after a lorry fire. Drivers travelling on the M62 near Huddersfield have been told to expect delays of up to an hour following the horror blaze. Emergency services have been scrambled to Junction 24 on the busy road, with congestion stretching six miles to Junction 26. Shocking footage shows plumes of smoke rising from a lorry trailer as horrified drivers slowly make their way past. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
A34 reopens after lorry fire near Chieveley
A stretch of a main route in Berkshire which was closed following a early hours lorry fire on Monday has fully reopened. The fire, involving a transporter lorry, happened on the A34 on Monday at about 03:30 BST, closing the road in both directions between the M4 at junction 13 (Chieveley) to the A339. National Highways said the road southbound had reopened after overnight resurfacing works were finished shortly before 05:15. The northbound carriageway reopened on Monday. Thames Valley Police said there were no reports of injuries. A bridge where the lorry came to rest also had to be assessed by a structural engineer before the road could be repaired. Drivers faced queues of over three miles due (5km) due to the closure, with disruption also affecting motorists in Oxfordshire. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram. National Highways
BBC News
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
A34 reopens after lorry fire near M4 Chieveley junction
A stretch of a main route in Berkshire which was closed following a early hours lorry fire on Monday has fully fire, involving a transporter lorry, happened on the A34 on Monday at about 03:30 BST, closing the road in both directions between the M4 at junction 13 (Chieveley) to the Highways said the road southbound had reopened after overnight resurfacing works were finished shortly before 05:15. The northbound carriageway reopened on Valley Police said there were no reports of injuries. A bridge where the lorry came to rest also had to be assessed by a structural engineer before the road could be faced queues of over three miles due (5km) due to the closure, with disruption also affecting motorists in Oxfordshire. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lorry fire shuts A34 near M4 Chieveley junction
A lorry fire has closed a stretch of a main route in Berkshire. The A34 is shut bothways between the M4 at junction 13 (Chieveley) to the A339. The lorry fire initially closed both the A34 and the motorway above. The M4 has since been reopened. Drivers are being urged to allow extra travelling time, re-route or delay their journey. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. National Highways
