M62 traffic - live: Multiple casualties in horror crash as police close motorway

M62 traffic - live: Multiple casualties in horror crash as police close motorway The M62 in West Yorkshire is closed eastbound between junction 22 at Denshaw and junction 24 at Huddersfield after a serious crash involving multiple vehicles A major motorway has been closed this morning following a serious crash which has left five people injured with one car on its roof. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the casualties needed treatment on the M62 after the crash involved "multiple vehicles". The motorway near Huddersfield is shut eastbound between junctions 22 and 23 following the collision. National Highways said recovery is being arranged but there are delays of at least 30 minutes on approach. The agency said: "The M62 in West Yorkshire is closed eastbound between J22 (Denshaw) and J24 (Huddersfield) due to a collision. West Yorkshire emergency services and National Highways Traffic Officers are in attendance." Key Events Nine casualties involved West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed a total of nine casualties were involved in the crash, which took place just before 5am this morning. "Several" vehicles were involved. The statement reads: "Reports of several vehicles involved in a road traffic collision on the motorway, with 1 car on its roof. "On arrival crews dealt with casualties on scene while awaiting ambulance arrival, although all were out of the vehicle. "A total of 9 casualties were involved, with 5 requiring medical attention from Yorkshire Ambulance Service." Good morning Good morning and thank you for joining our live coverage of this incident. We'll bring you updates as soon as we get them.