Pictures from the scene show the burnt-out shell of the vehicle A section of the M62 remains closed this afternoon after a lorry caught fire. The vehicle caught light this morning eastbound between junction 22 for Saddleworth and junction 23 for Huddersfield. National Highways shared images of the lorry on fire, with smoke pictured billowing up into the air.
The lorry was transporting sawdust at the time of the blaze and the fire is also said to have spread to the motorway embankment. At this time the motorway remains shut, but fire crews confirmed the blaze is out while traffic remains heavily congested on both sides of the carriageway. National Highways said the closure was being extended back to J20 to allow a a better diversion route and to reduce the delays between J20 and J22.
Pictures taken by fire crews at the scene show the burnt out shell of the vehicle, with its load partially pulled out into the carriageway. National Highways confirmed the lorry's driver escaped the vehicle unharmed. For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.
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