Overview

• The M62 westbound reopened around 3.13pm on June 30 following a 7am lorry fire between junctions 24 and 22, though recovery crews and safety inspections have extended delays of up to 45 minutes.
• West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service deployed three crews who used hose reels and breathing apparatus to extinguish the blaze without any reported injuries.
• Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a vehicle struck a 57-year-old pedestrian on the anti-clockwise M60 between junctions 22 and 23 at 3:56am on June 29.
• Earlier incidents this week included a three-vehicle crash on June 28 that closed the A1(M) near Darlington and a car fire on the M6 northbound near Preston, each triggering lengthy road closures and traffic congestion.
• National Highways and regional traffic officers have maintained diversions via the A629, A646 and A58, coordinating with emergency services to manage network-wide disruptions.