M62 traffic LIVE: 'Serious crash' shuts major motorway 'until further notice'

Traffic has been thrown into chaos after a major road is closed off next a key UK motorway following a "serious crash" overnight.

Emergency services were called out to the A672 Oldham Road next to the M62 near Greater Manchester following a following a collision near Rishworth, West Yorkshire, earlier this morning, Tuesday, February 4.

The road is currently closed between the Turnpike, next to Booth Wood Reservoir, and junction 22 of the M62 near Saddleworth. It's not yet known how long the closure will be in place.

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