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M62 Eastbound Reopens After Multi-Vehicle Crash

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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UK traffic authorities cleared a multi-vehicle crash on the M62 eastbound to the hard shoulder, reopening all lanes.
The crash occurred shortly before 7 a.m. on Thursday, 29 October 2026, between Junction 22 and Junction 23.
Drivers experienced up to 70-minute delays and five miles of congestion on the eastbound approach.
Inrix reported westbound speeds fell to about 15 mph, adding roughly 13 minutes to journeys.

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UK traffic authorities cleared a multi-vehicle crash on the M62 eastbound to the hard shoulder, reopening all lanes.
The crash occurred shortly before 7 a.m. on Thursday, 29 October 2026, between Junction 22 and Junction 23.
Drivers experienced up to 70-minute delays and five miles of congestion on the eastbound approach.
Inrix reported westbound speeds fell to about 15 mph, adding roughly 13 minutes to journeys.