M62 re-opened

Date published: 09 October 2008


The M62 eastbound carriageway between junction 21 at Milnrow and junction 22 at Rishworth Moor has been fully re-opened following a vehicle fire this morning (Thursday 9 October).

Two lanes had been closed since this morning but both have now been re-opened.

The fire to a large trailer occurred at around 6am this morning. A man suffered slight burns from the blaze but he declined hospital treatment.

Fire Crews were still tackling the blaze at 8am.

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