M62 at Ferrybridge closed in both directions after accident involving car transporter

Drivers on the M62 are advised of significant delays this afternoon as the motorway has been closed in both directions between junctions 33 (Ferrybridge) and 34 (Whitley Bridge) after a car transporter struck a bridge.
By Leanne Clarke
Published 11th Oct 2022, 16:48 BST
Updated 11th Oct 2022, 16:48 BST
Drivers on the M62 are advised of significant delays this afternoon as the motorway has been closed in both directions between junctions 33 (Ferrybridge) and 34 (Whitley Bridge) after a car transporter struck a bridge.Drivers on the M62 are advised of significant delays this afternoon as the motorway has been closed in both directions between junctions 33 (Ferrybridge) and 34 (Whitley Bridge) after a car transporter struck a bridge.
Drivers on the M62 are advised of significant delays this afternoon as the motorway has been closed in both directions between junctions 33 (Ferrybridge) and 34 (Whitley Bridge) after a car transporter struck a bridge.

The vehicle has struck an overbridge at Beal Lane, between Knottingley and Eggborough.

Delays are expected into peak traffic hours. National Highways, ambulance, police and fire crews are currently at the scene.

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A structural engineer is also due to inspect the overbridge.

There is currently just over one mile of congestion approaching junction 33 on the eastbound carriageway and around three miles approaching junction 34 westbound. Traffic is being diverted off the motorway via the A162, A645 and the A19.

In the meantime, drivers should leave extra time for their journeys or find alternative routes.

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