Part of the M62 in East Yorkshire closed following crash

Part of the M62 in East Yorkshire is closed both ways following a crash. Shortly before 3.30pm, Humberside Police reported they had been called to an incident at around 2.50pm on the motorway in the area of junction 35 where it meets the M18. The road was then closed in both directions between junction 35 and junction 36 for Goole “to allow emergency services to work safely. Drivers “are asked to avoid the area at this time”. Traffic reporting service Inrix says the entry slip roads in this area are also closed. Tailbacks are reported in both directions on the M62 and on the northbound M18 approaching junction 35. Further details are not available at this time. Key Events Scene not expected to clear until after 11pm 22:45 One side back open 18:39 Delays until 8.45pm 17:02 Diversions in place 16:59 22:45 KEY EVENT Scene not expected to clear until after 11pm Normal road and traffic conditions are not expected until after 11.15pm, according to National Highways. Accident investigation work is still continuing. Share 18:39 KEY EVENT One side back open M62 Eastbound is still closed and there are long delays due to accident investigation work from J35 M18 to J36 A614 Rawcliffe Road (Goole). There is congestion to surrounding roads including the A614 between Snaith and Howden is slow as traffic diverts. The westbound carriageway has re-opened. Share 17:21 Annette Belcher Situation remains ‘severe’ Here is the latest from National Highways' live traffic alerts: Location : The M62 eastbound between junctions J35 and J36Reason : Road traffic collisionStatus : Currently ActiveTime To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:00 and 21:15 on 26 September 2025Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 26 September 2025 Share 17:02 KEY EVENT Delays until 8.45pm National Highways say they do not expect normal traffic and road conditions until at least 8.45pm. There are long delays between junctions J35 and J36 due to an accident. The A614 between Snaith and Howden is slow as traffic diverts. Share 16:59 KEY EVENT Diversions in place Diversion is via the hollow square symbol for eastbound traffic along the M18 south towards J6 (Thorne) and along the A614 in to Goole. Westbound traffic should follow the the hollow circle symbol, which is the same in reverse. Share 16:05 Mark Page Latest police statement In its latest statement, Humberside Police have said: “Roads are closed and officers are currently in attendance on the M18 at Thorne onto the M62 eastbound, and junction 36 east and westbound”. They added: “We were called to reports of a road traffic collision at around 2.50pm this afternoon (Friday, 26 September 2025). The road is currently closed to allow emergency services to work safely, and motorists are asked to avoid the area at this time. ” Share 15:47 Mark Page ‘Stationary traffic’ At 3.30pm, traffic reporting service Inrix said: “M62 in both directions closed, stationary traffic due to accident from J35 M18 to J36 A614 Rawcliffe Road (Goole).” Share …
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