The M62 motorway is closed in both directions near Junction 21 (Milnrow) due to a large HGV fire. The emergency services are currently on scene.
#M62 is CLOSED in BOTH directions at J22 (Denshaw) due to a serious vehicle fire – We do not yet have an estimated time for the road to re-open – Latest updates @ https://t.co/NZ8q9WRbWB pic.twitter.com/6yC8XvzS4g
— Motorway Cameras (@MotorwayCameras) August 10, 2020
Highways England posted: “#M62 westbound J22 #Denshaw #Ripponden #Saddleworth #A672 to J21 #Milnrow #Shaw #A640 We are currently in the process of closing the carrigeway to assist @HighwaysNWEST with an ongoing vehicle fire.”
#m62 vehicle fire. Massive delays in both directions. We’re hiking nearby & could see the smoke from 5km away. Stay safe. pic.twitter.com/dp13KmbW7y
— Cathy Willatt (@CathyWillatt) August 10, 2020