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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.
CTV News
31-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
OPP close 401 near Chatham due to oil spill
OPP closed Highway 401 near Chatham on Saturday, May 31, 2025 for several hours due to an oil spill (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) An oil spill on Highway 401 will cause heavy delays on Saturday afternoon. Police say that a single vehicle collision that took place just after 10:00 a.m. prompted a police response in the area, which uncovered a previously undiscovered and substantial amount of oil on the highway, where an unknown vehicle had previously spilled. Presently the highway is closed to westbound traffic between Bloomfield Road and Queens Line. 053125_windsor oil spill chatham 401 highway traffic detour OPP closed Highway 401 near Chatham on Saturday, May 31, 2025 for several hours due to an oil spill (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) Police have issued an advisory that motorists avoid the area, one lane is expected to open in the next couple of hours as crews clean the spill. No injuries were reported. 053125_windsor oil spill chatham 401 highway traffic detour OPP closed Highway 401 near Chatham on Saturday, May 31, 2025 for several hours due to an oil spill (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor)
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Motorway delays caused by lorry fire
Drivers were warned to expect delays after a lorry caught fire on a motorway. Traffic reporting service Inrix said two lanes were closed heading southbound on the M1 between junction 11 for Dunstable and junction 10 for Luton Airport. According to the AA's live traffic map, the incident was first reported at about 05:00 BST and smoke was blowing across the carriageway. National Highways told drivers to expect disruption to continue until 08:30 BST. Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue has been approached for comment. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
M1 delays in Bedfordshire caused by lorry fire near Luton
Drivers were warned to expect delays after a lorry caught fire on a reporting service Inrix said two lanes were closed heading southbound on the M1 between junction 11 for Dunstable and junction 10 for Luton to the AA's live traffic map, the incident was first reported at about 05:00 BST and smoke was blowing across the Highways told drivers to expect disruption to continue until 08:30 BST. Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue has been approached for comment. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
