M62 collision: HGV bridge strike closes Yorkshire motorway
Drivers are being diverted away from the motorway, pictures from National Highways showThe road is shut between junctions 33 for Ferrybridge and 34 for Whitley Bridge after the vehicle struck the Beal Lane bridge between Knottingley and Eggborough.Emergency services are at the scene and a structural engineer is due to inspect the bridge later.
A diversion is in place for drivers, with National Highways warning of queues up to three-miles long westbound on the approach to junction 34. It is expected that both the bridge and the M62 East and West at this location will be closed for some time.If you witnessed the incident and have not already spoken to us, please call 101 quoting incident reference 1220181379
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