Three people taken to hospital after M62 crash

Photo: Highways England

A full road closure of the M62 (pictured) was put in place between Junction 24 for Ainley Top and Junction 22 for Rishworth

Three people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision at junction 22 (Rishworth) on the M62 motorway yesterday (Tuesday 16 March).

Two patients were taken to Leeds General Infirmary by the North West Ambulance Service, whilst one was taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

The collision, which closed a section of the M62 motorway in both directions, involved four HGV lorries and a Ford Fiesta. The eastbound carriageway was closed from junction 20 (Thornham for Rochdale & Oldham) to junction 26 (Bradford), whilst the westbound carriageway was closed from junction 24 (Ainley Top) to junction 21 (Milnrow).

Read more: M62 closed eastbound from J20 and westbound J24 to J21Published: 16 March 2021

Police and emergency services were called at 2.39pm to reports of a serious road traffic collision just past junction 22 on the M62 eastbound.

A spokesperson for Yorkshire Ambulance Service said: "We received an emergency call just after 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon to reports of a collision involving a number of vehicles on the M62 eastbound around junction 22.

"The following resources were dispatched to the scene: two ambulances (Yorkshire Ambulance Service), a rapid response vehicle, clinical supervisor, air ambulance, our Hazardous Area Response Team and two incident managers."

An investigation is being carried out to determine the cause of the collision and enquiries are ongoing.

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has any dashcam footage that may assist in the investigation to contact 101 quoting log 1041 of 16 March.