As it happened: Huddersfield M62 crash

Summary

Woman, 51, killed in crash on eastbound M62
Man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Motorway re-opened shortly before 18:30
Live updates on Thursday 5 September 2019

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M62 now open between J22 and J23published at 18:38 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
The Highways Agency now says the M62 is open between junctions 22 and 23.
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Trapped traffic released on M62published at 18:21 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
The Highways Agency have just tweeted that they are releasing the last of the trapped traffic and will be looking to re-open the carriageway soon.
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M62 eastbound carriageway closed until at least 7pmpublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Highways England say the M62 eastbound is expected to remain closed between junctions 22 and 24 until at least 19:00 following this morning's fatal crash.
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The carriageway has been closed since about 10:40.
West Yorkshire Police said a 51-year-old woman from the Humberside area was killed in a collision involving several vehicles.
M62 crash: 'Recovery phase' underwaypublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Highways England say they are beginning recovery work on the M62 following this morning's fatal crash.
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The eastbound carriageway has been closed between Junction 22 and 23 near Huddersfield since about 10:40.
A 51-year-old woman from the Humberside area was killed in the collision involving several vehicles.
Woman dies in M62 crashpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
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A woman has died in a crash involving several vehicles on the M62, police have confirmed.
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The incident happened at about 10:40 on the eastbound carriageway between Junctions 22 and 23 near Huddersfield.
West Yorkshire police said a 51-year-old woman from the Humberside area was killed in the crash.
A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The road is expected to remain closed for some time.
Rush hour warning over M62 crash closurepublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
The M62 eastbound near Huddersfield looks set to stay closed throughout rush hour following an earlier crash, police now say:
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'No ETA' over M62 reopening following crashpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
The M62 could remain closed for hours following a serious crash near Huddersfield, according to Highways England.
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It follows a crash involving multiple vehicles between junctions 22 and 23, leaving one person seriously injured.
It happened at about 10:45, but it's not yet known when the motorway will reopen.
The eastbound carriageway is expected to be closed throughout the afternoon.
Cars trapped in the queue are being turned around.
M62 crash: Delay warning for airport travellerspublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
People heading to Leeds Bradford Airport using the M62 are being urged to leave extra time following an earlier crash.
One person was seriously injured in the eastbound crash between junctions 22 and 23.
Leeds-based airline Jet2 has tweeted a warning for people heading to the airport, with many routes remaining busier than normal:
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National Express coaches diverted after M62 crashpublished at 13:37 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
National Express coaches are being diverted following a crash on the M62 which has left one person seriously injured.
Writing on Twitter, the travel operator warned of delays to services between Leeds and Liverpool:
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Police advise motorists to avoid scene of M62 crashpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Police are advising motorists to avoid the scene of a collision on the M62 which has left one person seriously injured.
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Police were called at 10:43 to reports of a collision involving a number of vehicles on the M62 eastbound, junction 22 and 23.
The eastbound carriageway has been closed and is likely to remain closed for some time while emergency services work at the scene.
One man has been arrested.
Traffic being turned around following M62 crashpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Traffic is being turned around from near the scene following a serious crash earlier on the M62.
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It happened at about 10:45 this morning on the eastbound carriageway between junction 22 and 23.
Traffic trapped in the tailbacks is currently being diverted by the emergency services.
Air ambulance at 'serious' M62 crashpublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance has been in attendance at the scene of a serious crash on the M62.
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One person has been seriously injured in the incident, according to police.
The crash happened at about 10:45 near Huddersfield and involves an HGV.
Man arrested in connection with M62 crashpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
A man has been arrested in connection with a serious crash on the M62 this morning, police have confirmed.
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West Yorkshire Police wouldn't confirm why the man had been arrested.
Earlier, officers confirmed that one person had been seriously injured in the crash.
It happened at about 10:45 this morning, near Huddersfield.
M62 crash: Motorway to remain closed into afternoonpublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
The M62 motorway is to remain closed this afternoon near Huddersfield following a crash that's left one person seriously injured.
Surrounding roads are becoming very congested, with Highways England now advising people to delay or cancel their journeys:
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Traffic 'gridlocked' following M62 crashpublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
This was the scene a few minutes ago as traffic was being held following a serious crash on the M62 eastbound.
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People in the tailbacks have said it's "gridlocked" near junction 22 for Huddersfield.
The crash happened on the eastbound carriageway, with traffic on the westbound carriageway also running slow.
West Yorkshire Police has said one person has suffered serious injuries in the crash, which involves an HGV.
M62 crash: Diversion in place after HGV crashpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Following a crash involving a lorry on the M62 eastbound near Huddersfield, a diversion is now in place.
There are currently major tailbacks on the motorway following the incident, so drivers are being warned to avoid the area if at all possible:
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Fire crews help remove casualty at M62 crash scenepublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
Firefighters helped remove a person from a vehicle at the scene of the crash on the M62, it's been confirmed.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says its crews were involved in the "extrication" of a casualty following the crash.
Police confirmed to the BBC earlier that one person was seriously injured in the incident which involved an HGV.
'Avoid' M62 following crash - Policepublished at 11:57 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
West Yorkshire Police are asking people to avoid using the M62 eastbound following a crash earlier:
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Person 'seriously injured' in M62 crashpublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
One person has been seriously injured in a crash on the M62, police confirm.
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It follows emergency services being called to the scene on the eastbound carriageway near Huddersfield at about 10:45 to reports of a collision.
A number of vehicles are involved, including a HGV.
The road has been closed between junctions 22 and 23 and could remain shut for a "number of hours", West Yorkshire Police said.
M62 closed eastbound at Huddersfield following crashpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 5 September 2019
The M62 eastbound is currently closed due to a "serious" crash.
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It's happened between junction 22 for Huddersfield and junction 23 at Rishworth Moor.
The road is expected to be closed "for some time", West Yorkshire Police says.
Highways England say traffic on the westbound carriageway is also running slowly.