M62 closure as Chemical tanker and car collide near Hartshead services

Helimed in attendance landed on M62 eastbound carriageway

The collision happened on the eastbound carriageway between junction 25, A644 (Brighouse) and junction 26, M606 (Chain Bar) at around 4.20pm today.
The female driver of the car suffered a serious leg injury which wasn't thought to be life-threatening.  Both sides of the motorway were closed between junctions 25 and 26 to allow the Yorkshire Air Ambulance to land.

Fire crews begin making up equipment

The collision was between a chemical tanker and car both travelling on the eastbound carriageway, near to the Hartshead Moor services.
Four casualties were taken to hospital one by Air Ambulance, they were not physically trapped but the roof had to be removed to extricate the casualties. At one time a leak from the tanker was suspected but this turned out to be antifreeze from the engine
Fire appliances from Brighouse, Elland and Cleckheaton with the Technical Rescue unit attended, along with Police, Highways Agency, Ambulance crews and the Air Ambulance.

HGV fire on M62 Junction 26 Eastbound

Appliances and crews dealing with the HGV fire

Crews were called to a HGV on fire this afternoon at around 4:45pm which had stopped just before the M62 Eastbound at its junction with the M606. First reports were of a wheel on fire but due to its severity the cab of the HGV tractor unit also became involved.

B/A wearer and 1 Hosereel jet in use

Appliances from Brighouse, Cleckheaton and Odsal fire stations attended the scene. 

Fire crews managed to prevent the fire spreading to the trailer unit.

Fire crews and the HGV driver inspect the damaged cab

Police and Highways officers attended to close 2 lanes of the motorway during the firefighting operations, for officer safety and traffic management. There was heavy traffic congestion at the height of the fire which took some time to clear.