A serious road traffic collision has caused major disruption on one of Yorkshire's busiest motorways this morning, forcing emergency closures and creating significant rush hour chaos for commuters.
Motorway Closure Details
The eastbound carriageway of the M62 motorway has been completely closed between Junction 34 at Selby and Junction 35 at the M18 interchange following a serious collision. The incident occurred during the peak morning travel period, affecting countless vehicles and causing extensive delays across the region.
Police Response and Travel Advice
Humberside Police have confirmed they are actively managing the scene of the incident. Officers have established diversion routes around the closed section of motorway and are urging all motorists to avoid the affected area entirely if possible.
The police force issued an official travel update via social media at 07:14 this morning, stating: "Please be aware that the eastbound carriageway of the M62 from J34 at Eggborough is closed whilst police deal with an ongoing incident. Please avoid the area. Thank you."
Impact on Commuters and Alternative Routes
The closure of this critical stretch of motorway has created substantial problems for morning commuters traveling through East Riding of Yorkshire. The M62 serves as a major arterial route connecting numerous communities and commercial centers, meaning the disruption is likely to affect:
- Workers traveling to employment centers
- Commercial freight and delivery vehicles
- Public transport services using the motorway corridor
- Emergency service access to the region
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes well in advance and allow considerable additional travel time if their journey must proceed through the affected region. The police-established diversion routes are in operation, but these are expected to experience heavy congestion as traffic is redirected from the closed motorway section.
Ongoing Investigation and Recovery
While details about the nature of the collision remain limited at this early stage, Humberside Police have confirmed they are treating the incident as serious. Emergency services including police, ambulance, and potentially fire and rescue units are likely to remain on scene for an extended period to manage the aftermath and conduct necessary investigations.
The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours as authorities work to clear the scene, gather evidence, and ensure the safety of all road users before reopening the carriageway. Motorists should continue to monitor official traffic updates from police and highway authorities throughout the day.
