Man dies after crash on M62 near Huddersfield

The accident led to the road being closed in both directions on Tuesday

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 18th Mar 2021

A man from Huddersfield has died after a crash on the M62 on Tuesday.

It happened on the Eastbound carriageway at around 2:30pm on Tuesday, close to junction 22 near Rishworth Moor.

Six vehicles were involved. The 39 year old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Four other people were injured. A 37 year old man remains in hospital with serious injuries.

It's thought a Ford Fiesta hit crash barriers and rebounded onto the carriageway, causing vehicles to break suddenly.

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