Crash shuts M18 for more than nine hours and causes…

A crash shut part of an East Yorkshire motorway this afternoon (Wednesday, November 13). Drivers were warned of delays. Emergency services spent several hours dealing with the accident on the M62 junction with the M18. The closures were put in place shortly before 2pm. The M62 was reopened and fully cleared of traffic by 6pm. The M18 remained closed into the night as recovery works were carried out. Humberside Police said: “Emergency services are currently in attendance on the M62 Junction 35, near to the slip road with the M18, following a road traffic collision today (Wednesday, November 13). “A road closure is in place both eastbound and westbound, and motorists are advised to avoid the area at this time.” This was live coverage. Scroll down for updates as they happened. Key Events M62 has ‘eight miles of congestion’, says National Highways 16:27 Delays extended for several hours 15:19 M18 diversion routes 14:19 When traffic expected to clear 14:16 Traffic at a standstill 14:10 22:58 Kirstie McCrum Road remains shut – Inrix The morning team will be back with updates on this incident. M18 Southbound closed due to accident investigation work from the M62 interchange to J6 A614 Selby Road (Thorne). Following an accident at around 11:00 Wednesday morning. Source:CCTV image, Highways, INRIX Speed Sensors, Police, Social Media. Diversion – along the A614 Selby Road. Share 22:31 Kirstie McCrum Diversion remains in place – Inrix M18 Southbound closed due to accident investigation work from the M62 interchange to J6 A614 Selby Road (Thorne). Following an accident at around 11:00 Wednesday morning. Source:CCTV image, Highways, INRIX Speed Sensors, Police, Social Media. Diversion – along the A614 Selby Road. Share 21:41 Kirstie McCrum M18 remains closed – Inrix M18 Southbound closed due to accident investigation work from the M62 interchange to J6 A614 Selby Road (Thorne). Following an accident at around 11:00 Wednesday morning. Share 19:22 Kirstie McCrum M18 recovery work continues – Inrix M18 Southbound closed due to recovery work and multi-vehicle accident from the M62 interchange to J6 A614 Selby Road (Thorne). Traffic is coping well. Following an accident at around 11:00 this morning, northbound also blocked within J6 only. Share 18:40 Kirstie McCrum M18 recovery work ongoing – Inrix M18 Southbound closed due to recovery work and multi-vehicle accident from the M62 interchange to J6 A614 Selby Road (Thorne). Traffic is coping well. Following an accident at around 11:00 this morning, northbound also blocked within J4 only. Share 18:01 Kirstie McCrum M62 completely cleared, M18 remains blocked – Inrix Traffic easing, earlier traffic management in relation to the M18 blockage on M62 Eastbound from J34 A19 (Selby / Doncaster, North Yorkshire) to J35 (M18 interchange, East Riding Of Yorkshire). Share 17:16 Kirstie McCrum M62 traffic still queueing, M18 still blocked – Inrix Queueing traffic due to earlier traffic management in relation to the M18 blockage on M62 Eastbound from J34 A19 (Selby / Doncaster, North Yorkshire) to J35 (M18 interchange, East Riding Of Yorkshire). Cameras show the road has now been reopened, with the M18 remaining blocked Share 16:27 KEY EVENT M62 has ‘eight miles of congestion’, says National Highways The M62 in East Riding of Yorkshire has 2 lanes closed eastbound between Junction 34 (Eggborough) and Junction 35 (East Cowick) due to a collision. There are currently delays of 90 minutes with 8 miles of congestion on approach to the lane closures. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000. Share 16:22 Kirstie McCrum M18 ‘remains blocked’ – Inrix M18 Southbound blocked, stationary traffic due to multi-vehicle accident from the M62 interchange to J6 A614 Selby Road (Thorne). Cameras show the M62 has now reopened but traffic from the M62 in both directions is still unable to come on to the M18 southbound. Following an accident at around 11:00 this morning. Share 16:21 Kirstie McCrum Cameras show M62 reopened – Inrix Severe delays due to earlier traffic management in relation to the M18 blockage on M62 Eastbound from J34 A19 (Selby / Doncaster, North Yorkshire) to J35 (M18 interchange, East Riding Of Yorkshire). Congestion to J33 Ferrybridge Services). Traffic is also very heavy along the A1(M) as people seek an alternative. Cameras show the road has now been reopened, with the M18 remaining blocked. Share 16:03 Kirstie McCrum M18 traffic still at a standstill – Inrix M18 Southbound blocked, stationary traffic due to multi-vehicle accident from the M62 interchange to J6 A614 Selby Road (Thorne). Following an accident at around 11:00 this morning. The M62 eastbound is also blocked on approach to J35. Share 16:02 Kirstie McCrum ‘Accident in queues’ – Inrix M62 Eastbound blocked, severe delays due to an accident on the M18 southbound from J34 A19 (Selby / Doncaster, North Yorkshire) to J35 (M18 interchange, East Riding Of Yorkshire). Congestion to J33 Ferrybridge Services). Traffic is also very heavy along the A1(M) as people divert. The road has been blocked since around 13:20 for traffic management. There are reports of an accident within the queues. Share 15:19 KEY EVENT Delays extended for several hours Delays have been massively extended and now, according to National Highways, the M62 is not expected to be clear until at least 7.45pm. Normal traffic conditions are not expected until this time, either. Two lanes remain shut and Natiional Highways' traffic alerts is still categorising the situation as 'severe.' Share 14:47 Annette Belcher ‘Expect long delays’ National Highways are still warning of long delays while emergency services are at the scene: Share 14:23 Annette Belcher Picture from the crash scene We have just received this picture from the crash scene. Credit Bex Mearns / Hull Traffic and Travel There has been a crash on the M62 (Image: Bex Mearns / Hull Traffic and Travel) Share 14:19 KEY EVENT M18 diversion routes Here is the latest from National Highways: The M18 is closed southbound between J7 (M62) and J5 near (Scunthorpe) due to two separate collisions. Emergency services are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene to assist with traffic management. Diversion routes Traffic is being diverted via local roads if heading southbound. Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads for traffic travelling northbound within J6 near (Thorne). If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional twitter feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000. Share 14:16 KEY EVENT When traffic expected to clear According to National Highways, the accident scene is not expected to be clear for at least another hour. Normal traffic conditions are expected around 3.30pm. There are long delays and two lanes remain closed. Share 14:10 KEY EVENT Traffic at a standstill The M62 eastbound is blocked and there is stationary traffic due to the accident that has blocked the M18 southound from J34 A19 (Selby / Doncaster, North Yorkshire) to J35 (M18 interchange, East Riding Of Yorkshire). There are long delays and emergency services are at the scene. Below shows the location of the closure: (Image: Google) Share
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