Warning of delays after M62 motorway verge catches fire
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A grass verge at Scammonden, between Junctions 23 and 24, has caught fire, leading to delays as smoke billows across the highway.
These photos have been sent in by Twitter user @the_rollingaxle, who said: "The M62 at Scammonden is on Fire. No fire engine on scene, traffic backed up due to the Gawkers."
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Hide AdMotorists are advised to avoid the area. The fire is ongoing as of 2.30-3pm.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.
More to follow.